All the best Quote by Thomas Hardy
“Because what's the use of learning that I am one of a long row only - finding out that there is set down in some old book somebody just like me, and to know that I shall only act her part; making me sad, that's all. The best is not to remember your nature and your past doings have been just like thousands' and thousands', and that your coming life and doings'll be like thousands' and thousands'.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d'Urbervilles, 1891
The speaker feels trapped by a predetermined role, seeing life as repetitive and predetermined, leading to melancholy.
In simple terms: Feeling stuck in a repeated, predetermined role causes sadness.
Key Takeaway
Accept the present, not just the past.
Themes
fate
identity
melancholy
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
determinism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you break perceived cycles?
- What choices can you make now?
A Different Perspective
Life may have patterns, but agency exists beyond them.
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