Crossing the street Quote by Weike Wang
““A habit that forms from this is that I can ask Eric questions when he is asleep. Once I hear the first snore, I say, Why is your trajectory so straight? Why is your family so nice? It seems unfair how easy everything comes to you. In your last life you must have been a dung beetle. Or someone who gave up his life for someone else. Perhaps a pregnant woman crossing the street. Do you remember? Then I part his autumn hair and bring my voice down to a whisper. Please stop, just for a little while, and let me catch up. How do you expect me to marry you if you never let me catch up?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2021, Weike Wang
Expresses envy and frustration toward someone’s effortless success, seeking empathy and a chance to catch up.
In simple terms: Feeling left behind when others succeed easily.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings, seek support.
Themes
envy
fairness
empathy
Mood
melancholy
hopeful
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- friendship
- career mentorship
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
social comparison
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we do when we feel we’re falling behind?
A Different Perspective
Is it fair to compare our journeys to others’?
