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Fatigue Quotes

On exhaustion and weariness

These fatigue quotes speak to the weariness of reform and daily strain, much like the honest tone found in our Experience collection.

Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions.

Quotes by Patrick MacGill

Sentimentality is a form of fatigue.

Quotes by Leonora Carrington

Fatigue is what we experience, but it is what a match is to an atomic bomb.

Quotes by Laura Hillenbrand

Everywhere, you have a fatigue for reform... that's very serious.

Quotes by Jose Angel Gurria

Atomic Bomb Quotes

I, for one, suffer from a little bit of superhero fatigue.

Quotes by Edward Zwick

I prefer physical exhaustion over mental fatigue any day.

Quotes by Clotilde Hesme

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'a form of fatigue' mean in these quotes?
One quote describes sentimentality itself as a kind of fatigue, suggesting that too much sentiment can wear a person down just like physical tiredness. It's a poetic way of linking emotional excess to exhaustion.
How is fatigue compared to something explosive in this collection?
One striking line compares fatigue to a match set against an atomic bomb, meaning our everyday tiredness is nothing compared to a truly overwhelming force. It's a vivid way of putting ordinary exhaustion in perspective, echoing the intensity found in our Atomic Bomb quotes.
Do any of these quotes connect fatigue to political reform?
Yes, one quote observes a widespread fatigue toward reform, calling the situation very serious. It suggests that public appetite for change can wear thin over time, much like physical fatigue itself.
What role does fatigue play in stories about supply and rationing?
Another quote describes a fatigue party struggling with short supplies despite good intentions, tying the word to the exhausting logistics of getting rations out. It shows fatigue affecting entire operations, a theme related to our Distribution quotes.
Is fatigue always treated as a purely physical experience here?
No, these quotes treat fatigue as both a physical and emotional state, from sentimentality to reform weariness to logistical strain. That range reflects the real Experience of fatigue in everyday life, not just after hard labor.

Some lines compare fatigue to a spark before an explosion, echoing the intensity captured in our Atomic Bomb quotes.