I might as well be dark, I thought. If I were dark myself…
““I might as well be dark, I thought. If I were dark myself then I wouldn't be hemmed in by the darkness around me , or fear that darkness, would I? What if I became dark and indifferent? If that happened, what would I be? What name could I give it ? Oh, I don't know, I don't know, I should just become dark so I don't have to think about it ...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Contemplating darkness as an escape from thought leads to existential questioning of identity.
In simple terms: Darkness is an escape from thinking.
Key Takeaway
Face thoughts rather than hide in darkness.
Themes
existential
identity
avoidance
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
therapeutic
literary
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears does darkness represent?
- How can one confront inner darkness?
A Different Perspective
Avoidance can deepen anxiety.