Daniel Quote by Thomas M. Disch
““In short, Daniel was once again a member of a family. Viewed from without they were a strange enough family: a rattling, hunchbacked old woman, a spoiled senile cocker spaniel, and a eunuch with a punctured career (for though Rey didn’t live with them, his off-stage presence was as abiding and palpable as that of any paterfamilias away every day at the office). And Daniel himself. But better to be strange together than strange apart. He was glad to have found such a haven at last, and he hoped that most familial and doomed of hopes, that nothing would change. ””
About This Quote
The passage portrays a makeshift family of eccentric characters who find comfort in shared oddness, highlighting the human need for belonging despite flaws.
In simple terms: Finding refuge in a quirky, supportive group.
Key Takeaway
Shared strangeness creates solidarity.
Themes
belonging
acceptance
family
oddity
comfort
Mood
nostalgic
warm
Type
reflective
character sketch
When to use this quote
- a workplace with eccentric colleagues
- a group of friends with unconventional traits
- a community of outcasts
Key Concepts
chosen family
social cohesion
Practical Applications
- building supportive networks
- celebrating diversity in teams
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a group feel like family?
- How does embracing oddness strengthen bonds?
