Fool Quote by Philip Pullman
““I’m with the fool in the psalm. You thought we could get on without you; no – you didn’t care whether we got on without you or not. You just got up and left. So that’s what we’re doing, we’re getting on.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: His Dark Materials, Philip Pullman, 1995
The speaker acknowledges abandoning a fool, choosing to move forward despite neglect.
In simple terms: Leaving the fool, we proceed.
Key Takeaway
Act despite others’ indifference.
Themes
determination
independence
faith
disillusionment
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- career pivots
- relationship decisions
Key Concepts
literary
existential
spiritual
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “getting on” mean for you now?
- How do you handle feeling abandoned?
A Different Perspective
Leaving may cause guilt or regret.
