Disappointment Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
““have no friend, Margaret: when I am glowing with the enthusiasm of success, there will be none to participate my joy; if I am assailed by disappointment, no one will endeavour to sustain me in dejection.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Frankenstein, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, 1818
Success can feel isolating because others may not share your joy, and disappointment can feel lonely when support is absent.
In simple terms: Success and failure can both feel lonely.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connections regardless of mood.
Themes
loneliness
success
failure
support
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- personal setbacks
- team projects
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
existentialism
human connection
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cultivate supportive relationships in both triumph and hardship?
- What habits help you stay grounded when emotions swing?
A Different Perspective
Even with success, relationships may not automatically deepen.
