Rain Quote by Osamu Dazai
““Of late a gloomy rain has been falling almost incessantly. Whatever I do depresses me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Longer Human, 1948
The narrator feels persistently gloomy, believing their actions only deepen their depression.
In simple terms: Rainy gloom mirrors internal sadness.
Key Takeaway
Seek ways to break the cycle of despair.
Themes
depression
gloom
self‑reflection
existential angst
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- social interactions
- mental health care
Key Concepts
nihilism
emotional inertia
Questions to Reflect On
- What small change could lift your mood?
- Can external factors improve inner gloom?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may be overly fatalistic, ignoring possible relief.
![“The body loaded by the excess of yesterday, depresses the mind also, and fixes to the ground this particle of divine breath. [Lat., Quin corpus onustum Hesternis vitiis, animum quoque praegravat una Atque affigit humo divinae particulam aurae.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bfd/horace-172_body_the-body-loaded-by-the-excess-of-yesterd_461630.jpg)
