I love you. I love you, but I’m turning to my verses and my heart is closing like a fist.
Frank O'HaraRead
But it is good to be several floors up in the dead of night wondering whether you are any good or not and the only decision you can make is that you did it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-reflection and contemplation can be valuable, especially in moments of doubt.
In this quote by Frank O'Hara, the act of questioning one's own worth and ability during moments of introspection, particularly in solitude, is highlighted. It suggests that the journey of self-exploration and the courage to engage with one's thoughts and feelings, despite uncertainty, is itself a meaningful accomplishment, emphasizing the importance of the process over the outcome.
Themes
Self-ReflectionIntrospectionSelf-WorthSolitudeDoubt
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a mental health seminar reflecting on the importance of self-awareness.
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I don't believe in god, so I don't have to make elaborately sounded structures. ... Pain always produces logic, which is very bad for you. ... As for measure and other technical apparatus, that's just common sense: if you're going to buy a pair of pants you want them to be tight enough so everyone will want to go to bed with you. There's nothing metaphysical about it.
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I can't even enjoy a blade of grass unless I know there's a subway handy, or a record store or some other sign that people do not totally regret life. It's more important to confirm the least sincere. The clouds get enough attention as it is.
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