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Stay Eusa Quote by Russell Hoban

“Eusa 13. Eusa was angre he was in rayj & he kep pulin on the Littl Man the Addoms owt strecht arms. The Littl Man the Addom he begun tu cum a part he cryd, I wan tu go I wan tu stay. Eusa sed, tel mor. The Addom sed, I wan tu dark, I wan tu lyt, I wan tu day I wan tu nyt. Eusa sed, tel mor. The…” quote by Russell Hoban
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““Eusa 13. Eusa was angre he was in rayj & he kep pulin on the Littl Man the Addoms owt strecht arms. The Littl Man the Addom he begun tu cum a part he cryd, I wan tu go I wan tu stay. Eusa sed, tel mor. The Addom sed, I wan tu dark, I wan tu lyt, I wan tu day I wan tu nyt. Eusa sed, tel mor. The Addom sed, I wan tu woman, I wan tu man. Eusa sed, tel mor. The Addom sed, I wan tu plus I wan tu minus, I wan tu big, I wan tu littl, I wan tu aul, I wan tu nuthing.””

Russell Hoban

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of the Dead by Russell Hoban, 1972

A surreal dialogue exploring desire, identity, and the conflict between opposing forces.

In simple terms: It shows inner conflict and yearning.

Key Takeaway

Explore your own contradictions.

Themes

identity desire conflict surrealism

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative writing
  • psychological introspection
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychoanalysis existentialism duality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner conflicts surface for you?
  • How do you reconcile opposing desires?
A Different Perspective

The abstract style may obscure clear meaning.

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