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Anger Quote by Sebastian Faulks

“All reality about me now appeared to be in tatters, taken down and reduced to the civil war of its particles. I held on very, very tight indeed. Because in addition to that feeling, that disintegration, there was rage. I wanted to break something.” quote by Sebastian Faulks
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““All reality about me now appeared to be in tatters, taken down and reduced to the civil war of its particles. I held on very, very tight indeed. Because in addition to that feeling, that disintegration, there was rage. I wanted to break something.””

Sebastian Faulks

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Came Home, 2007

Describes a mental breakdown where reality feels shattered, leading to intense anger and a desire to destroy.

In simple terms: Feeling broken can spark destructive urges.

Key Takeaway

Channel anger into constructive change.

Themes

despair anger fragmentation

Mood

reflective somber

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • grief coping
  • stress management
  • creative expression
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology existential crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you transform inner chaos into growth?
  • What outlets help you release intense emotions safely?
A Different Perspective

Destruction may worsen trauma.

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