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Emptiness Quote by Jerry Spinelli

“There was a sense that things - words, feelings, laughs - were forever brawling inside her to be the first one out. Now, beside me, I sensed... emptiness. Emptiness in such a person is not nothing, is not small. It is enormous." -Cammie” quote by Jerry Spinelli
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““There was a sense that things - words, feelings, laughs - were forever brawling inside her to be the first one out. Now, beside me, I sensed... emptiness. Emptiness in such a person is not nothing, is not small. It is enormous." -Cammie””

Jerry Spinelli

About This Quote

Source Book: *The Thing About Jellyfish* by Nancy Werlin, 2015

A character feels an intense inner conflict, leading to a profound sense of emptiness that is vast, not insignificant.

In simple terms: Inner turmoil can feel huge, not empty.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address deep inner conflict.

Themes

identity conflict emptiness selfdiscovery

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • mental health counseling
  • creative writing
  • relationship dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner conflicts are you ignoring?
  • How can you transform emptiness into purpose?
A Different Perspective

Emptiness may mask unresolved issues needing attention.

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