Saying Quote by Richard Cronshey
““2 Here is your inheritance: to be a person and go on blushing, applauding, saying “pardon me” without understanding how it started, or stopping to ask; believing somebody else knows; not wanting to be alone. Esoteric burlesque blossoming in mirrors, paraphernalia, rainbows, dolorous sombreros, days. The same presence everywhere. Look for it, it eludes you. Not wanting to be the only one with a small black coffin in your heart, a small black coffin the size of a thumb with nothing in it but wind. For now, take this black rock and go on polishing it. A golden cricket lives in it, listen; a tiny blue loom.””
About This Quote
Life is a series of rituals and symbols that mask deeper loneliness and existential searching.
In simple terms: Rituals hide inner emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic connection beyond routines.
Themes
existence
ritual
loneliness
search
meaning
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- therapy
- spiritual practice
- artistic expression
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols soothe your solitude?
- How to balance ritual and authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Some find comfort in rituals.
