Attempt Quote by Guy de Maupassant
““‟Whatever we may do or attempt, despite the embrace and transports of love, the hunger of the lips, we are always alone. I have dragged you out into the night in the vain hope of a moment's escape from the horrible solitude which overpowers me. But what is the use! I speak and you answer me, and still each of us is alone; side by side but alone.‟””
About This Quote
Source Novel: *Une Vie* (1883) by Guy de Maupassant
Even with love and intimacy, each person ultimately experiences profound isolation, despite shared moments.
In simple terms: Love cannot fully erase personal loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Accept solitude while seeking meaningful connection.
Themes
loneliness
relationship
existence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- grief support
- creative writing groups
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
existentialism
human condition
intimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile closeness with feeling alone?
- Can solitude be a source of growth?
A Different Perspective
Shared presence may still leave inner emptiness.
