Normal person Quote by James Hilton
““They were all, too, except himself, affected by the altitude. Even Barnard had sunk into melancholy under the strain. Mallinson was muttering to himself; it was clear what would happen to him if these hardships went on for long. In face of such distressful prospects Conway found himself quite unable to restrain an admiring glance at Miss Brinklow. She was not, he reflected, a normal person, no woman who taught Afghans to sing hymns could be considered so. But she was, after every calamity, still normally abnormal, and he was deeply obliged to her for it. “I hope you’re not feeling too bad?” he said sympathetically, when he caught her eye.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lost Horizon by James Hilton, 1933
Despair and admiration intertwine when hardship reveals unexpected humanity.
In simple terms: Hardship can expose hidden kindness.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy even in bleak times.
Themes
hardship
admiration
humanity
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain expeditions
- war zones
- isolated communities
- personal crises
Key Concepts
psychological resilience
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws us to admire others in suffering?
- Can compassion survive prolonged distress?
A Different Perspective
Admiration may be fleeting if circumstances improve.
