Closeness Quote by Patrick deWitt
“I had never been with a woman for longer than a night, and they had always been whores. And while throughout each of these speedy encounters I tried to maintain a friendliness with the women, I knew in my heart it was false, and afterward always felt remote and caved in. I had in the last year or so given up whores entirely, thinking it best to go without rather than pantomime human closeness.”
About This Quote
The narrator reflects on fleeting, superficial relationships and the emptiness they bring, leading to a desire for genuine connection.
In simple terms: Brief encounters felt empty and distant.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper, authentic relationships.
Themes
loneliness
intimacy
self‑reflection
desire for meaning
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
personal
literary
When to use this quote
- dating
- personal growth
- self‑discovery
- emotional honesty
- relationship building
Key Concepts
existential
psychological
emotional
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authenticity mean to you?
- How can you move beyond superficial connections?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding intimacy can reinforce isolation.
