Darkness Quote by Arthur Rimbaud
““Terror came. I would fall into a slumber of days, and getting up would go on with the same sad dreams. I was ripe for death and along a road of perils my weakness led me to the confines of the world and of Cimmeria, home of whirlwinds and of darkness. - Delirium II - Alchemy of the Word ””
About This Quote
Source Book: Delirium II – Alchemy of the Word, unknown publication date
The speaker feels trapped in endless sorrow, yearning for death, and sees the world as a perilous, dark place where weakness confines them.
In simple terms: Despair and longing for escape dominate the mind.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront inner darkness.
Themes
despair
darkness
existential dread
weakness
escape
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative writing
- mental health therapy
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
existentialism
nihilism
psychological turmoil
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “world of Cimmeria” symbolize for you?
- How can one find light amid pervasive darkness?
A Different Perspective
Hope and purpose can counteract despair.
