Restlessness Quote by Nella Larsen
““Not so lonely that that old, queer, unhappy restlessness had begun again within him; that craving for some place strange and different, which at the beginning of her marriage she had had to make such strenuous efforts to repress, and which yet faintly alarmed her, though it now sprang up at gradually lessening intervals.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Passing, 1929
A restless yearning for novelty resurfaces, conflicting with societal expectations and personal repression.
In simple terms: She feels a hidden desire for something different.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge suppressed desires.
Themes
identity
restlessness
social pressure
Mood
reflective
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- marriage
- career choices
- personal freedom
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
psychological conflict
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the need for change?
- How can one balance duty and desire?
A Different Perspective
Societal norms may limit expression of these desires.
