Agony Quote by William James
“Every individual existence goes out in a lonely spasm of helpless agony.”
About This Quote
Existence feels isolated and painful, highlighting the universal experience of loneliness and existential angst.
In simple terms: Life can feel lonely and painful.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection to alleviate existential loneliness.
Themes
existential
loneliness
human condition
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- mental health therapy
- artistic expression
- spiritual practice
- friendship
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What brings meaning amid loneliness?
- How can you support others feeling isolated?
A Different Perspective
May overlook moments of joy.
![“Funny bones, to me, are more important than funny lines. If a comedian is just not likable and doing the lines, you could read them yourself. Whereas if someone [you like] shambles out, and they tell you what a bad day they've had, they don't have to say anything. I love them. I want to hug them…” quote by Ricky Gervais](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c0/ricky-gervais-851_bad-day_funny-bones-to-me-are-more-important-tha_325864.jpg)
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
