Bricks Quote by Kobo Abe
“A tower of illusion, all of it, made of illusory bricks and full of holes. If life were made up only of imporant things, it really would be a dangerous house of glass, scarcely to be handled carelessly. But everyday life was exactly like the headlines. And so everybody, knowing the meaninglessness of existence, sets the centre of his compass at his own home.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Box Man by Kobo Abe, 1973
Life is fragile and illusory, like a house of glass that cannot be handled carelessly.
In simple terms: Existence is fragile and deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Treat life with humility and awareness.
Themes
fragility
illusion
meaninglessness
home
existence
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
existential
literary
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- relationships
- career choices
- mental health
Key Concepts
existentialism
absurdism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “home” mean to you beyond physical space?
- How can we find meaning in a seemingly meaningless world?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on personal comfort may ignore broader societal responsibilities.
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