Jealousy Quote by Graham Greene
““That was the worst period of all: it is my profession to imagine, to think in images: fifty times through the day, and immediately I woke during the night, a curtain would rise and the play would begin: always the same play, Sarah making love, Sarah with X, doing the same things that we had done together, Sarah kissing in her own particular way, arching herself in the act of sex and uttering that cry like pain, Sarah in abandonment. I would take pills at night to make me sleep quickly, but I never found any pills that would keep me asleep till daylight.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1965
His imagination produced relentless, vivid fantasies that disrupted sleep, leading him to rely on medication that failed to sustain rest.
In simple terms: Obsessive imagination can cause insomnia and reliance on sleep aids.
Key Takeaway
Find ways to calm the mind before bed.
Themes
creativity
mental health
sleep disturbance
Mood
anxious
restless
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- nighttime writing
- meditation
- therapy
- sleep hygiene routines
Key Concepts
psychology
dream analysis
addiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What calming practices could replace pills?
- How can you channel imagination constructively?
A Different Perspective
Medication alone may not address underlying mental unrest.
