Want Quote by Karl Ove Knausgård
““I do not want anyone to get close to me, I do not want anyone to see me, and this is the way things have developed: no one gets close and no one sees me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “My Struggle” series, Book 4, by Karl Ove Knausgård, 2009
The speaker expresses a deep desire for personal distance and privacy, resulting in isolation that both protects and limits connection.
In simple terms: He wants to stay hidden and alone.
Key Takeaway
Balance privacy with healthy relationships.
Themes
loneliness
privacy
self-protection
isolation
relationships
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- mental health
- social media use
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
social boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears keep you from intimacy?
- How can you protect privacy without isolating?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding closeness can lead to missed support and growth.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
