Crying Quote by Patrick deWitt
““There are ten in a circle and everyone wants to speak and no one cares what the other person presently speaking is talking about. Someone starts crying about having been molested as a child; someone starts crying about a dead mother; someone wants to go to Las Vegas. You slip out the side door and into your car. It is five-thirty in the morning and the sky is the color of a three-day-old bruise. It is beautiful.””
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt, 2021
A chaotic gathering of people sharing personal traumas and desires, culminating in a moment of escape and awe at the night sky.
In simple terms: People share intense stories, then the narrator leaves, noticing the beautiful bruised sky.
Key Takeaway
Find calm and beauty amid chaotic moments.
Themes
chaos
storytelling
escape
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
narrative
descriptive
When to use this quote
- late night gatherings
- emotional overload
- finding solace
- observing surroundings
Key Concepts
human vulnerability
night imagery
urban loneliness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bruised sky symbolize?
- How can one find peace in chaotic environments?
A Different Perspective
Escaping may not resolve underlying issues.
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