Death Quote by Christina Rossetti
““All others are outside myself; I lock my door and bar them out The turmoil, tedium, gad-about. I lock my door upon myself, And bar them out; but who shall wall Self from myself, most loathed of all? If I could once lay down myself, And start self-purged upon the race That all must run ! Death runs apace.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Self‑Lock” (published 1865)
The speaker isolates themselves, wrestling with inner turmoil, and wonders if they can ever escape their own self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Self‑isolation and inner conflict.
Key Takeaway
Confront inner turmoil, not escape it.
Themes
psychology
existentialism
self‑reflection
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal growth
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Isolation
self‑destruction
identity crisis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one break self‑imposed barriers?
- What practices foster self‑acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Self‑lock may deepen suffering.
