Abstract Quote by Peter Shaffer
“He'll be delivered from madness. What then? He'll feel himself acceptable! What then? Do you think feelings like his can be simply re-attached, like plasters? Stuck on to other objects we select? Look at him! ... My desire might be to make this boy an ardent husband - a caring citizen - a worshipper of abstract and unifying God. My achievement, however, is more likely to make a ghost!”
About This Quote
Source Play: Equus by Peter Shaffer, 1973
The speaker questions whether emotional healing can be superficial, fearing that attempts to normalize may create emptiness rather than true connection.
In simple terms: He doubts shallow fixes for deep feelings.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine emotional growth, not quick fixes.
Themes
psychology
identity
healing
normalization
emptiness
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- personal introspection
- relationship building
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychotherapy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true change happen without confronting pain?
- What does “acceptable” truly mean?
A Different Perspective
Superficial attempts may ignore underlying trauma.
