Children Quote by Thomas Wolfe
“By God, I shall spend the rest of my life getting my heart back, healing and forgetting every scar you put upon me when I was a child. The first move I ever made, after the cradle, was to crawl for the door, and every move I have made since has been an effort to escape.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe, 1929
The narrator sees life as a continual escape from childhood trauma, seeking healing and wholeness.
In simple terms: Life is an escape from past pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek healing, not avoidance.
Themes
trauma
healing
escape
growth
self‑discovery
Mood
hopeful
introspective
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- writing
- self‑help
Key Concepts
psychology of trauma
resilience
personal narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- What does escaping teach us about resilience?
- How can we transform pain into growth?
A Different Perspective
Healing may require confronting, not fleeing.
