Alive Quote by Antonin Artaud
“These terrifying forms which advance on me, I feel that the despair they bring is alive. It slips into this nucleus of life beyond which the paths of eternity extend. It is truly an eternal separation. They slip their knives into this center where I feel myself a man, they sever those vital ties which bind me to the dream of my lucid reality.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Theatre of Cruelty, 1935
Despair feels like an invasive force that tears apart one’s sense of self and connection to reality.
In simple terms: Despair invades and isolates.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront inner darkness.
Themes
despair
identity
existential crisis
psychology
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- philosophical reflection
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychic trauma
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner fears are you avoiding?
- How does acknowledging despair change its power?
A Different Perspective
Despair may be a symptom of deeper mental health issues requiring professional help.
