Arise Quote by Kate Chopin
“I dance with people I despise; amuse myself with men whose only talent lies in their feet, gain the disapprobation of people I honor and respect; return home at day break with my brain in a state which was never intended for it; and arise in the middle of the next day feeling infinitely more, in spirit and flesh like a Liliputian, than a woman with body and soul. Entry (when she was eighteen) in her Commonplace Book, 1868-1869.”
About This Quote
Source Commonplace Book Entry, 1868-1869
The writer describes a chaotic, intense night of dancing with disliked people, feeling disapproval, and waking refreshed yet altered, likening herself to a tiny being.
In simple terms: A night of conflicted social interactions leaves the writer feeling transformed.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance after intense social events.
Themes
conflict
self‑reflection
transformation
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
personal diary
When to use this quote
- nightlife
- artistic expression
- emotional processing
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
social dynamics
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recover after emotionally draining gatherings?
- What does feeling “infinitely more” suggest about personal growth?
A Different Perspective
The vivid description may be hyperbolic and not universally relatable.
