And now I feel like crying, because I really do not understand, and I don't think I will when I'm older either. It was only when I loved Franz I understood the world, and felt happy. When you love, you're praying. Everything was quite clear. I wanted to be good. I think you begin things the right way when you want to be good. And I think I'm doing everything wrong now because all I want is for people to be good to me. I want to be loved, everybody wants to be loved; for a thousand people who want to be loved there may perhaps be just one who wants to love. Our Father which art in heaven..my heart is all a lump of grief.Irmgard Keun
About This Quote
The excerpt is about how loneliness can be a powerful force that compels people to do the right thing. Throughout history, there have been many instances where one person's actions have affected thousands or even millions of others. The example used in the verse above is that of the boy who wanted to be good and help his family. However, he felt alone since nobody loved him even though he was trying to do what is right.
Therefore, he lost the will to fight the loneliness and despair he felt. This feeling of loneliness can influence people to make wrong decisions; it can make them act selfishly and hurt their family and friends.
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