"The little things that made up the fabric of the first six years of my life were suddenly ripped away, and I didn't have anyone around me who loved me. Not one single person"
- Julie Christie
About this Quote
This quote speaks with the pain of losing the people and things that comprise the material of our lives. It speaks with the loneliness and seclusion that can come with the loss of those we like. It speaks to the sensation of being totally alone on the planet, without anybody to turn to for comfort or assistance. It talks to the power of love and how it can be taken away in an instant, leaving us feeling lost and empty. It talks to the significance of having people in our lives who like us and take care of us, and how devastating it can be when those individuals are suddenly gone. It speaks to the durability of the human spirit, and how even in the darkest of times, we can find the strength to continue.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"