April Quote by John Banville
“You will remember this when all else fades, this moment, here, together, by this well. There will be certain days, and certain nights, you’ll feel my presence near you, hear my voice. You’ll think you have imagined it and yet, inside you, you will catch an answering cry. On April evenings, when the rain has ceased, your heart will shake, you’ll weep for nothing, pine for what’s not there. For you, this life will never be enough, there will forever be an emptiness, where once the god was all in all in you.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Evidence by John Banville, 1984
A deep longing persists despite moments of connection, suggesting an inner void that cannot be fully satisfied by external experiences.
In simple terms: Inner emptiness remains despite shared moments.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper self‑understanding.
Themes
longing
emptiness
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- intimate moments
- spiritual searching
Key Concepts
existential yearning
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true fulfillment look like for you?
- How do you confront persistent emptiness?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be intensified by idealizing the past.
