Not knowing how he lost himself, or how he recovered himself, he may never feel certain of not losing himself again.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the uncertainty of self-identity and the fear of losing oneself again after a transformative experience.
In this quote, Charles Dickens explores the complex nature of self-awareness and identity. The speaker suggests that without understanding the process of losing and regaining oneself, a person may live in a perpetual state of anxiety about their identity. This highlights the importance of self-reflection and the challenges of personal growth, emphasizing that the journey of self-discovery is fraught with uncertainty and vulnerability.
In practice
In a motivational speech on personal growth, one might use this quote to illustrate the need for self-reflection.
I recollected one story there was in the village, how that on a certain night in the year (it might be that very night for anything I knew), all the dead people came out of the ground and sat at the heads of their own graves till morning.
A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us-is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.
Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before--more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.
There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs.
You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman.
Christmas is a poor excuse every 25th of December to pick a man's pockets.
Every nation has the right to demand proper treatment and no country should violate the territory of any other country.
And if my present deeds are foolish in thy sight, it may be that a foolish judge arraigns my folly.
The earth is enjoyed by heroes
The quality of rhetoric emanating from the psychedelic community must improve radically. If it does not, we will forfeit the reclamation of our birthright and all opportunity for exploring the psychedelic dimension will be closed off.
Before I started writing about food, my focus was really on the human relationship to plants. Not only do plants nourish us bodily - they nourish us psychologically.
I don't like purely philosophical works. I think a little philosophy should be added to life and art by way of seasoning, but to make it one's specialty seems to me as strange as eating nothing but horseradish." - Lara, from Doctor Zhivago
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