Coarse Quote by Leo Tolstoy
“I have nothing to make me miserable," she said, getting calmer; "but can you understand that everything has become hateful, loathsome, coarse to me, and I myself most of all? You can't imagine what loathsome thoughts I have about everything." "Why, whatever loathsome thoughts can you have?" asked Dolly, smiling. "The most utterly loathsome and coarse; I can't tell you. It's not unhappiness, or low spirits, but much worse. As though everything that was good in me was all hidden away, and nothing was left but the most loathsome.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy, 1877
The speaker describes a profound inner revulsion where even previously cherished aspects feel repulsive, indicating a deep existential despair beyond ordinary sadness.
In simple terms: She feels everything is hateful and coarse, a severe inner loathing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and seek help for extreme emotional distress.
Themes
despair
existential crisis
inner conflict
mental health
isolation
Mood
anguished
despairing
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
existential
When to use this quote
- marital breakdown
- personal loss
- mental illness
- creative block
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
nihilism
psychological decay
emotional numbness
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers this profound loathing?
- How can one begin to reclaim a sense of goodness?
A Different Perspective
Such intense loathing may mask underlying trauma or depression, requiring professional support.
