Complicated Quote by Osamu Dazai
“I have often felt that I would find it more complicated, troublesome and unpleasant to ascertain the feelings by which a woman lives than to plumb the innermost thoughts of an earthworm.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Longer Human, 1948
The quote highlights the difficulty of truly understanding a woman's inner emotional life, suggesting it is more complex than even the simplest creature's thoughts.
In simple terms: Understanding women’s feelings is very hard.
Seek deeper empathy and listening.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- relationships
- friendships
- family discussions
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better listen to others’ emotions?
- What biases affect our perception of gendered experiences?
Assumes a universal difficulty that may not apply to all individuals.