Coming Quote by Martin Amis
“They're always looking forward to going places they're just coming back from, or regretting doing things they haven't yet done. They say hello when they mean goodbye.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Money by Martin Amis, 1984
People often chase future experiences while neglecting the present, and use polite greetings to mask deeper farewells.
In simple terms: Chasing future, neglecting now; saying hello as goodbye.
Key Takeaway
Value the present and be honest in farewells.
Themes
nostalgia
communication
presence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- travel
- relationships
- career moves
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you avoiding by focusing on the future?
- How can you express genuine goodbyes?
A Different Perspective
People may resist confronting present reality.
