But nobody did come, because nobody does; and under the crushing recognition of his gigantic error Jude continued to wish himself out of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When no one responds to an appeal, realizing a huge mistake can make someone wish they never existed.
- In plain terms
- Ignoring others and realizing a big mistake can make you want to disappear.
- What can you take from it?
- Isolation and regret can lead to deep despair.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle big regrets?
- What keeps you grounded?
Another view
Pain of error varies; not everyone wishes to disappear.
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