Anne-rice Quote by Anne Rice
““She was gone then in a flurry of bonnet ribbons and clicking slippers. I turned, paying no attention to where I went, wishing the city would swallow me, conscious now of the hunger rising to overtake reason. I was almost loath to put an end to it. I needed to let the lust, the excitement blot out all consciousness, and I thought of the kill over and over and over, walking slowly up this street and down the next, moving inexorably towards it, saying, It's a string which is pulling me through the labyrinth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Interview Queen of the Damned, 1988
The narrator is consumed by a relentless, self‑destructive urge, likening it to a labyrinthine pull.
In simple terms: A dangerous obsession drives her forward.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist destructive impulses.
Themes
obsession
desire
self‑destruction
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- nightlife
- dangerous relationships
- creative burnout
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
psychology
addiction
literary symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your own “labyrinth” urges?
- Can you find a healthier outlet?
A Different Perspective
The pull of obsession can eclipse reason and safety.
