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Lonely Quote by Orson Welles

“Charles Foster Kane: You always said you wanted to live in a palace. Susan Alexander: Oh, a person could go crazy in this dump. Nobody to talk to, nobody to have any fun with. Charles Foster Kane: Susan. Susan Alexander: Forty-ninethousand acres of nothing butscenery and statues. I'm lonely.” quote by Orson Welles
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“Charles Foster Kane: You always said you wanted to live in a palace. Susan Alexander: Oh, a person could go crazy in this dump. Nobody to talk to, nobody to have any fun with. Charles Foster Kane: Susan. Susan Alexander: Forty-ninethousand acres of nothing butscenery and statues. I'm lonely.”

Orson Welles

About This Quote

Source Film: “Citizen Kane” (1941) dialogue

Wealth and grandeur cannot replace genuine human connection and fulfillment.

In simple terms: Money can't buy companionship.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaningful relationships.

Themes

loneliness wealth fulfillment

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

dramatic cinematic

When to use this quote

  • isolated success
  • personal relationships
  • career ambition
  • social isolation

Key Concepts

materialism human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truly fulfills you beyond material success?
  • How can you nurture connections in a demanding life?
A Different Perspective

Even with wealth, loneliness persists.

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