Attention Quote by Jack Kerouac
“I am writing this book because we're all going to die - In the loneliness of my own life, my father dead, my brother dead, my mother faraway, my sister and my wife far away, nothing here but my own tragic hands that once were guarded by a world, a sweet attention, that now are left to guide and disappear their own way into the common dark of all our deaths, sleeping in me raw bed, alone and stupid: with just this one pride and consolation: my broke heart in the general despair and opened up inwards to the Lord, I made a supplication in this dream”
About This Quote
Source Book: On the Road, Jack Kerouac, 1957
The author reflects on personal loss and existential loneliness, seeking solace in faith amid pervasive death and isolation.
In simple terms: Facing death and solitude, he finds comfort in prayer and inner strength.
Key Takeaway
Turn to inner faith when overwhelmed by loss.
Themes
loneliness
grief
faith
existentialism
solace
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
personal
existential
When to use this quote
- writing a memoir
- grieving a loved one
- seeking meaning after loss
- contemplating mortality
Key Concepts
mortality
spiritual yearning
psychological isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does faith help you process grief?
- What practical steps can complement spiritual solace?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering, overlooking practical coping strategies.
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