Coffins Quote by Aleister Crowley
“The nails from a suicide's coffin, and the skull of the parricide, were of course no trouble; for Vesquit never traveled without these household requisites.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of the Law, 1904
The speaker lists macabre items as travel companions, highlighting a dark, ritualistic lifestyle.
In simple terms: The narrator carries grim objects while traveling, reflecting a sinister life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the symbolic weight of personal artifacts.
Themes
death
ritual
travel
darkness
symbolism
Mood
ominous
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ritual journeys
- personal reflection
- dark literature
Key Concepts
occultism
personal mythology
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- What do these objects symbolize for the traveler?
- How do personal relics shape identity?
A Different Perspective
The items may be metaphorical, not literal.
