Chance Quote by Kazuo Ishiguro
“All I know is that I've wasted all these years looking for something, a sort of trophy I'd get only if I really, really did enough to deserve it. But I don't want it anymore, I want something else now, something warm and sheltering, something I can turn to, regardless of what I do, regardless of who I become. Something that will just be there, always, like tomorrow's sky. That's what I want now, and I think it's what you should want too. But it will be too late soon. We'll become too set to change. If we don't take our chance now, another may never come for either of us.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, 2005
A yearning for unconditional, ever‑present comfort replaces the pursuit of achievement, warning that delaying this desire may close the chance for change.
In simple terms: Seeking lasting safety over fleeting success.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize lasting support now.
Themes
comfort
security
impermanence
regret
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- mental health
- life planning
Key Concepts
existential longing
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you give up for constant comfort?
- How can you balance security with personal growth?
A Different Perspective
The desire for safety can become a trap if it prevents growth.
