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Loneliness Quote by Tom Robbins

“Time brought along its secretary, memory, and space brought its brat, loneliness.” quote by Tom Robbins
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““Time brought along its secretary, memory, and space brought its brat, loneliness.””

Tom Robbins

About This Quote

Source Novel: Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, 1985

Memory records past events while loneliness is the emptiness that follows when we lack connection.

In simple terms: Memory and loneliness are linked to time.

Key Takeaway

Cherish relationships to fill the void.

Themes

memory loneliness time connection existence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • writing
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does solitude affect your creativity?
  • What memories do you cherish most?
A Different Perspective

Loneliness can also foster creativity, not just emptiness.

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