Bottom Quote by Lawrence Schiller
“I don't feel lonely. No no no. I feel like I'm jumping in a well that has no bottom, and at some point I know I'll hit bottom. I never put a time limit on it. I'm oblivious to anything except that which I'm doing.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "The Last Days", 2020
He describes an endless, bottomless feeling of immersion, lacking time limits, focused solely on present activity.
In simple terms: He feels trapped in an endless well without a time limit.
Acknowledge feelings of endless immersion and seek balance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal crisis
- intense focus
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you grounded?
- How do you measure progress without limits?
Risk of losing perspective on time.