Bus driver Quote by Marguerite Young
““The bus-driver was whistling, perhaps in anticipation of his wife, who would be a woman with ample breasts, those of a realized maturity. It would be impossible that he did not have, from my point of view, a wife and children, indeed, a happiness such as I could not imagine to be real, even like some legend out of the golden ages. He had spoken numerous times during our journey of his old woman waiting, and he was going home.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Miss MacIntosh, My Darling”, 1965
The bus driver’s wistful thoughts about his imagined family reveal longing for ordinary happiness amidst uncertainty.
In simple terms: He longs for a simple happy family.
Key Takeaway
Recognize longing in everyday moments.
Themes
longing
nostalgia
ordinary life
uncertainty
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- commuting
- daydreaming
- family discussions
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
narrative
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about human desire?
- How do fantasies affect our perception of reality?
A Different Perspective
Imagined happiness may differ from reality; idealization can mislead.
