Anxiety Quote by Reinhold Messner
“When I rest I feel utterly lifeless except that my throat burns when I draw breath... I can scarcely go on. No despair, no happiness, no anxiety. I have not lost the mastery of my feelings, there are actually no more feelings. I consist only of will. After each few metres this too fizzles out in unending tiredness. Then I think nothing. I let myself fall, just lie there. For an indefinite time I remain completely irresolute. Then I make a few steps again.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes a state of existential numbness, where physical fatigue and emotional emptiness dominate, yet a faint will to act persists.
In simple terms: Feeling empty and exhausted, yet a small drive remains.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond physical fatigue.
Themes
existential
fatigue
willpower
despair
solitude
Mood
melancholic
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- mountaineering
- solo travel
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What small actions can restore feeling?
- How does will interact with exhaustion?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering, overlooking practical help.
