Age Quote by Anna Kavan
“Sometimes a savage beauty lured me into the sun and I would start to love the danger a little. On these occasions I felt the reluctant love drained painfully from me as blood drains from a deep wound. The tigers lapped my love's blood and remained enemies. The inhabitants of the day laughed at the gift I wanted to bring them, and I shut myself in my inner room to escape the betrayal of their arrogant mouths.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of the Spirits, 1965
A paradoxical attraction to danger leads to emotional pain and alienation, as the speaker’s love is consumed by hostile forces.
In simple terms: Dangerous love hurts and isolates.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and avoid toxic attractions.
Themes
love
danger
betrayal
isolation
passion
Mood
melancholic
intense
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- high‑risk decisions
- artistic pursuits
- personal boundaries
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychological conflict
self‑destruction
emotional turbulence
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to harmful attractions?
- How can you protect yourself from emotional wounds?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing danger can cause lasting harm.
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