Come Quote by Mervyn Peake
““I shall live alone. Always alone. In a house or 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 series, 1946
A solitary being longs for connection, believing uniqueness will attract love despite loneliness.
In simple terms: Loneliness drives a desire for unique companionship.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine connections rather than idealized fantasies.
Themes
loneliness
yearning
identity
pride
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- living alone
- searching for love
- embracing individuality
- overcoming pride
Key Concepts
self‑acceptance
interpersonal relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you truly seek in a partner?
- Can pride hinder authentic connections?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing solitude can prevent real relationships.
