Profound sadness from "summary" of No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
The feeling of profound sadness that enveloped my existence was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. It was a heavy cloud that hung over me, casting a shadow on every aspect of my life. This sadness was not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep-rooted despair that seemed to seep into my very being. I found myself unable to shake off this overwhelming sense of melancholy, no matter how hard I tried. It clung to me like a second skin, weighing me down and sapping me of all energy and motivation. It was a constant presence, lurking in the background of my thoughts and actions, coloring everything with a tinge of despair. This profound sadness seemed to stem from a myriad of sources - a sense of alienation from those around me, a deep-seated feeling of inadequacy and self-loathing, and a pervasive sense of emptiness and meaninglessness in my life. I found myself unable to connect with others on a meaningful level, always feeling like an outsider looking in. As I grappled ...
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