Falling Quote by Tom Robbins
“Something has got to hold it together. I'm saying my prayers to Elmer, the Greek god of glue.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Still Life with Woodpecker, 1980
The speaker invokes a fictional Greek god of glue as a whimsical plea for cohesion.
In simple terms: Pray to a made‑up glue god for unity.
Key Takeaway
Seek creative ways to hold things together.
Themes
literature
humor
mythology
creativity
Mood
reflective
whimsical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- team building
- personal crises
Key Concepts
symbolism
absurdism
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds your life together?
- Do you use humor to cope?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper anxieties.
