Eyes Said Quote by Margaret Atwood
““I said maybe I was too sad for the job: didn’t they want a more upbeat personality in their girls? But Mordis smiled with his shiny black-ant eyes and said, as if he was patting me: “Ren. Ren. Everyone’s too sad for everything.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood, 1985
A character feels unsuited for a job due to sadness, but a colleague dismisses it, implying universal melancholy.
In simple terms: Sadness is seen as a common trait, not a job barrier.
Key Takeaway
Accept that sadness is shared, not a flaw.
Themes
employment
emotions
workplace
acceptance
Mood
empathetic
ironic
Type
literary
conversational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- mental health discussions
- team building
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
literary dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- Can sadness be a strength in professional settings?
- How does humor affect perceptions of emotional states?
A Different Perspective
The quote may trivialize mental health struggles.
