Becoming Quote by James Joyce
“I done me best when I was let. Thinking always if I go all goes. A hundred cares, a tithe of troubles and is there one who understands me? One in a thousand of years of the nights? All me life I have been lived among them but now they are becoming lothed to me. And I am lothing their little warm tricks. And lothing their mean cosy turns. And all the greedy gushes out through their small souls. And all the lazy leaks down over their brash bodies. How small it's all! And me letting on to meself always. And lilting on all the time.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, 1916
The speaker feels isolated, observing society’s superficiality and yearning for genuine connection amidst pervasive greed and laziness.
In simple terms: Feeling alone and critical of shallow society.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic relationships and self‑understanding.
Themes
isolation
societal critique
authenticity
greed
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- community involvement
- self‑development
- social activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
social alienation
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What genuine connections can you cultivate?
- How can you influence others toward authenticity?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook positive aspects and supportive networks that exist.
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