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Attraction Quote by Charles Dickens

“In seasons of pestilence, some of us will have a secret attraction to the disease--a terrible passing inclination to die of it.” quote by Charles Dickens
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“In seasons of pestilence, some of us will have a secret attraction to the disease--a terrible passing inclination to die of it.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens, 1859

People may be drawn to catastrophe, feeling an irrational fascination with disaster.

In simple terms: Attraction to doom.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and temper morbid curiosity.

Themes

human nature psychology danger

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • media consumption
  • crisis reporting
  • personal coping
  • group dynamics

Key Concepts

existential attraction self‑destruction social contagion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we sometimes romanticize tragedy?
  • How does this affect our choices?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone experiences this pull; context matters.

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