Connection Quote by Robin Hobb
““I wish they would all go away. Except the Fool. I wished he would join me. Somehow, I had always thought he would join me. Now, I could not recall why. Perhaps I had buried that in the stone.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Farseer Trilogy”, 1995–1997
The narrator longs for companionship, yet doubts the motives of even the trusted fool.
In simple terms: Desire for connection clashes with mistrust.
Key Takeaway
Question why you cling to certain relationships.
Themes
loneliness
trust
inner conflict
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- friendship decisions
- self‑reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
mythic archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “Fool” symbolize for you?
- How do you reconcile longing with suspicion?
A Different Perspective
The fool may represent a necessary but uncomfortable truth.
