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“The more hopeless you were, the farther away they hid you.” quote by Sylvia Plath
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““The more hopeless you were, the farther away they hid you.””

Sylvia Plath

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Moon and the Yew Tree”, Sylvia Plath, 1961

Despair makes others keep distance, fearing contagion of hopelessness.

In simple terms: Hopelessness isolates.

Key Takeaway

Seek connection despite despair.

Themes

despair isolation trust

Mood

somber introspective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • mental illness
  • support groups
  • family dynamics
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your hopelessness affect others?
  • Can you offer hope while feeling low?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be contagious too, challenging the notion.

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