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Life Quote by Paul Auster

“So weak, so little left, time running out. I will be robbed of my old age. I try not to feel bitter about it, but sometimes I can't help myself. Life is shit, I know, but the only thing I want is more life, more years on this godforsaken earth.” quote by Paul Auster
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““So weak, so little left, time running out. I will be robbed of my old age. I try not to feel bitter about it, but sometimes I can't help myself. Life is shit, I know, but the only thing I want is more life, more years on this godforsaken earth.””

Paul Auster

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Disquiet, 1913

A lament about aging, mortality, and yearning for more time, mixed with bitterness and existential despair.

In simple terms: Feeling old and wanting more life.

Key Takeaway

Cherish each day, seek meaning now.

Themes

mortality existential dread yearning bitterness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

personal existential

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • health concerns
  • end‑of‑life planning

Key Concepts

aging time perception existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives your life meaning now?
  • How can you find peace with aging?
A Different Perspective

Life’s brevity can intensify despair, making hope harder to sustain.

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