Going Out Quotes

“In real life nothing means anything. Stuff happens and there just is no structure.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Going Out

“Most people would look at an animal in a cage and instinctively feel that it should be set free. . . . It's a dangerous world out there, filled with predators. . . . What would you prefer? A comfortable, safe, warm, cosy life in a cage, or an uncertain life of freedom.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Going Out

“Not all events are stories.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Going Out

“People make events into stories. Stories give events meaning.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Going Out

“Is there anything more embarrassing than being caught imitating someone you really admire, by someone who knows you really well? Apart from being caught taking a shit in public, maybe not.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Going Out

“...maybe moths don’t think lightbulbs are the moon. Maybe they found out how far away the moon is, and simply chose suicide instead of failure. Wouldn’t you?”
― Scarlett Thomas , Going Out