Broken Quote by Marcel Proust
“The thirst for something other than what we have…to bring something new, even if it is worse, some emotion, some sorrow; when our sensibility, which happiness has silenced like an idle harp, wants to resonate under some hand, even a rough one, and even if it might be broken by it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust, 1913-1927
The desire for new experiences drives us to create, even if the result is imperfect or painful, because our dulled senses crave resonance.
In simple terms: We seek fresh feelings, even flawed ones, to feel alive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creation despite possible flaws.
Themes
creativity
longing
imperfection
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- music composition
- personal growth
- emotional exploration
Key Concepts
existential yearning
artistic impulse
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you fear losing if you stay stagnant?
- How can imperfect work still fulfill you?
A Different Perspective
New creations may cause distress or failure.
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