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“We're each of us alone, to be sure. What can you do but hold your hand out in the dark?” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“We're each of us alone, to be sure. What can you do but hold your hand out in the dark?”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

Source Short story: The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, 1973

We are isolated, yet we must reach out despite darkness.

In simple terms: We are alone but can help each other.

Key Takeaway

Offer support in uncertainty.

Themes

solitude connection hope

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • crisis
  • grief
  • mental health
  • community service

Key Concepts

existentialism humanism compassion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does extending a hand mean to you?
  • How can you find light in darkness?
A Different Perspective

Reaching out may not always be possible.

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