Right way Quote by Irmgard Keun
““And now I feel like crying, because I really do not understand, and I don't think I will when I'm older either. It was only when I loved Franz I understood the world, and felt happy. When you love, you're praying. Everything was quite clear. I wanted to be good. I think you begin things the right way when you want to be good. And I think I'm doing everything wrong now because all I want is for people to be good to me. I want to be loved, everybody wants to be loved; for a thousand people who want to be loved there may perhaps be just one who wants to love. Our Father which art in heaven...my heart is all a lump of grief.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Artificial", 1932
Love reveals truth and purpose; yearning for love can cause grief when unmet.
In simple terms: Love clarifies life; lack causes sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Seek love and give love.
Themes
love
existential longing
spirituality
grief
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- family bonds
- friendship
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
human connection
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love teach you about yourself?
- How do you cope with unreciprocated love?
A Different Perspective
May idealize love as sole source of meaning.
