Favorite thing Quote by Haven Kimmel
““I sensed weeping and salvation in the air, two of my least favorite things.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Kimmels, 2015
The narrator senses both sorrow and hope in the atmosphere, two emotions they dislike.
In simple terms: Sorrow and hope coexist in the air.
Key Takeaway
Accept that uncomfortable feelings can coexist.
Themes
emotion
hope
conflict
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- emotional awareness
Key Concepts
existentialism
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile dislike for both sorrow and hope?
- What does “salvation” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking practical coping.
![“I've always liked walking; that's one of my favorite things to do, and I try to walk every day. [In Washington, D.C.] I can't walk outside, but we have the treadmill. And I walked eight miles at the ranch last weekend. Now I also lift weights, which is also great for bone strength. [Mrs. Bush…” quote by Laura Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e2/laura-bush-4252_biceps_i-ve-always-liked-walking-that-s-one-of_62915.jpg)
