Crush Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“There are two infinities that confuse me: the one in my soul devours me; the one around me will crush me”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert, 1869
The speaker feels overwhelmed by an internal infinite and an external infinite that threaten to consume them.
In simple terms: Both inner and outer forces can feel endless and crushing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance internal and external pressures.
Themes
existential dread
overwhelm
duality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career stress
- relationship strain
- societal expectations
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychological conflict
philosophical infinity
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal infinite drives you?
- How do external forces impact your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Infinite pressures may be metaphorical, not literal.
![“[Georg Cantor was the first to prove that there could be a series of infinities; that infinities come in an infinite number of sizes.] Thus Cantor's Absolute is a perfect image for what we experience of God. When I speak of a Big Enough God I am not merely thinking of an Infinite God, but the God…” quote by Sara Maitland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3d/sara-maitland-25002_absolutes_georg-cantor-was-the-first-to-prove-that_1684039.jpg)
