Every day Quote by Robert Goolrick
““Her true heart, however, was buried so far inside her, so gone beneath the vast blanket of her lies and deceptions and whims. Like her jewels now beneath the snow, it lay hidden until some thaw might some to it. She had no way of knowing, of course, whether this heart she imagined herself to have was, in fact, real in any way. Perhaps it was like the soldier's severed arm that keeps throbbing for years, or like a broken bone that aches at the approach of a storm. Perhaps the heart she imagined was one she had never really had at all. But how did they do it, those women she saw on the street, laughing with their charming or their ill-tempered children in restaurants, in train stations, everywhere around her? Any why was she left out of the whole sentimental panorama she felt eddying around her every day of her life?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Color of Money by Robert Goolrick, 2009
A woman feels emotionally disconnected, questioning the authenticity of her own feelings while observing others seem to possess genuine sentiment.
In simple terms: She doubts her own heart’s reality compared to others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore hidden emotions.
Themes
identity
loneliness
authenticity
perception
yearning
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy sessions
- observing social interactions
- journaling
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
self-deception
emotional isolation
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the existence of your “true heart”?
- How might you cultivate authentic connections?
A Different Perspective
Her introspection may be colored by depression, limiting objective self-assessment.
