Apprehension Quote by Osamu Dazai
““All I feel are the assaults of apprehension and terror at the thought that I am the only one who is entirely unlike the rest.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai, 1948
The speaker feels profound isolation, fearing they are uniquely different and alienated from everyone else.
In simple terms: Feeling alone and different.
Key Takeaway
Accept that uniqueness can coexist with connection.
Themes
isolation
identity
anxiety
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- mental health therapy
- creative writing
- social integration
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceiving yourself as fundamentally different affect your relationships?
- What steps can reduce the fear of being an outsider?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be amplified by mental health struggles, not just philosophical differences.
