Feel Quote by Sarah Waters
“.. now i begin to feel a longing so great, so sharp, i fear it will never be assuaged. i think it will mount, and mount, and make me mad, or kill me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tipping the Velvet, 1998
Intense longing can become overwhelming, driving obsessive thoughts that may feel destructive if unaddressed.
In simple terms: Strong desire can feel dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and channel longing constructively.
Themes
desire
obsession
mental health
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
emotion regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What unmet need fuels this longing?
- How can you transform it into creative energy?
A Different Perspective
Uncontrolled longing may lead to self‑harm.
