Fall in love Quote by Mervyn Peake
““I hate things! I hate all things! I hate and hate every single tiniest thing. I hate the world.” said Fuchsia aloud, raising herself on her elbows, her face to the sky. “I shall live alone. Always alone. In a house, or in a tree.” Fuchsia started to chew at a fresh grass blade. “Someone will come then, if I live alone. Someone from another kind of world - a new world - not from this world, but someone who is different, and he will fall in love with me at once because I live alone and aren’t like the other beastly things in this world, and he’ll enjoy having me because of my pride.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gormenghast, 1946
A character expresses deep hatred for the world, yearning for isolation, yet secretly hopes for a unique love that accepts her loneliness.
In simple terms: She despises everything, wants solitude, but secretly craves a special companion.
Key Takeaway
Accept feelings but seek healthy connections.
Themes
isolation
despair
hope
self‑acceptance
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential angst
loneliness
desire for love
Questions to Reflect On
- What does her hatred reveal about her pain?
- Can solitude be balanced with meaningful relationships?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can intensify longing for connection.
