Marriage Quote by Richard Yates
““my first wife passed away in the spring of—” and for a moment he is touched with terror. The spring of what? Past? Future? What is any spring but a mindless rearrangement of cells in the crust of the spinning earth as it floats in endless circuit of its sun? What is the sun itself but one of a billion insensible stars forever going nowhere into nothingness? Infinity!””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Man Who Loved Children”, 1965
He contemplates existential terror, questioning time, the universe, and meaninglessness.
In simple terms: He feels fear about life's endless cycles.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and find personal meaning.
Themes
existentialism
time
cosmos
Mood
pensive
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- nighttime reflection
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
philosophical dread
search for purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you grounding amid cosmic uncertainty?
- How do you find purpose in fleeting moments?
A Different Perspective
May lead to nihilism if not paired with hope.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
