Age Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
“Everything I loved had been dead for two centuries - or, as in the case of Graeco-Roman classicism, for two milenniums. I am never a part of anything around me - in everything I am an outsider. Should I find it possible to crawl backward through the Halls of Time to that age which is nearest my own fancy, I should doubtless be bawled out of the coffee-houses for heresy in religion, or else lampooned by John Dennis till I found refuge in the deep, silent Thames, that covers many another unfortunate.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Shadow Out of Time” (inspired), 1936
The narrator feels alienated from history, yearning to return to a past era, fearing ridicule and misunderstanding.
In simple terms: Feeling out of place in time, longing for a past era.
Key Takeaway
Accept present while honoring personal passions.
Themes
alienation
nostalgia
identity
creativity
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- personal journaling
- creative writing
- historical reenactment
Key Concepts
historical longing
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What era resonates with your inner self?
- How can you integrate past inspirations today?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing the past can hinder present growth.
