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“There were days when you peered into yourself, into the secret places of your heart, and what you saw there made you faint with horror. And then, next day, you didn't know what to make of it,you couldn't interpret the horror you had glimpsed the day before. Yes, you know what evil costs.” quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
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“There were days when you peered into yourself, into the secret places of your heart, and what you saw there made you faint with horror. And then, next day, you didn't know what to make of it,you couldn't interpret the horror you had glimpsed the day before. Yes, you know what evil costs.”

Jean-Paul Sartre

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Confronting inner horror reveals the cost of evil and the struggle to interpret unsettling self‑knowledge.

In simple terms: Facing inner horror shows evil’s price.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on personal darkness.

Themes

existential psychology evil

Mood

introspective somber

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • journaling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

self‑reflection morality anguish

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner fears surface when you self‑examine?
  • How can you transform horror into insight?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation can be elusive and painful.

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