Writer Quote by Kobo Abe
““I don't think there is any point in continuing writing. Since I have neither killed nor been killed, there's nothing further to explain. (Box Man, p. 38)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Box Man, 1973
The narrator feels that having neither killed nor been killed renders further writing pointless, suggesting a crisis of purpose after existential emptiness.
In simple terms: No violence, no purpose to write.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning beyond survival.
Themes
existentialism
purpose
writing
nihilism
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- authorial motivation
- literary analysis
- personal crisis
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
meaninglessness
creative stagnation
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- Is purpose derived solely from extreme experiences?
- Can art exist without existential stakes?
A Different Perspective
Writing may still hold value beyond survival.
