Delusion Quote by Javier Marías
““We live, I suppose, in the unconfessed hope that the rules will at some point be broken, along with the normal course of things and custom and history, and that this will happen to us, that we will experience it, that we — that is, I alone — will be the ones to see it. We always aspire, I suppose, to being the chosen ones, and it is unlikely otherwise that we would be prepared to live out the entire course of an entire life, which, however short or long, gradually gets the better of us.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Your Face Tomorrow, 2002
The narrator reflects on humanity desire for extraordinary events to break routine, feeling both isolated and hopeful about being chosen for such moments.
In simple terms: We long for breaking rules and being chosen, yet feel alone.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning in everyday moments.
Themes
existential
hope
loneliness
choice
history
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- historical change
- career milestones
- family decisions
Key Concepts
narrative
self‑reflection
destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- What rule would you like to break?
- How do you cope with feeling alone?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be unrealistic without action.
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