Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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There are men and women so lonely they believe God, too, is lonely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the deep feelings of loneliness that can make individuals feel abandoned even by a divine presence.
Carl Sandburg highlights a profound sense of isolation that some individuals experience in their lives, suggesting that their loneliness is so overwhelming that it extends to their perception of God. This reflects the human condition and our innate need for connection, indicating that some may feel that even the divine is lacking companionship, mirroring their own emotional state.
Themes
LonelinessHuman ConditionConnectionIsolationEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about mental health, this quote can illustrate the depth of loneliness experienced by individuals.
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