If only we could all escape from this house of incest…
““If only we could all escape from this house of incest, where we only love ourselves in the other, if only I could save you all from yourselves, said the modern Christ. But none of us could bear to pass through the tunnel which led from the house into the world on the other side of the walls, where there were leaves on the trees, where water ran beside the paths, where there was daylight and joy. We could not believe that the tunnel would open on daylight: we feared to be trapped into darkness again; we feared to return whence we had come, from darkness and night. The tunnel would narrow and taper down as we walked; it would close around us, and close tighter and tighter around us and stifle us. It would grow heavy and narrow and suffocate us as we walked.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The modern Christ fears leaving a selfish, insular existence, fearing the unknown world beyond.
In simple terms: Fear of leaving comfort zones.
Key Takeaway
Embrace growth despite fear.
Themes
spirituality
fear
transformation
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual retreats
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential dread
self‑discovery
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What ' the 'tunnel' in your life?
- How can one confront fear of change?
A Different Perspective
Fear may paralyze progress.