Devil Quote by Clark Ashton Smith
“There have been times when only a hair's-breadth has intervened betwixt myself and the seething devil-ridden world of madness; for the hideous knowledge, the horror- blackened memories which I have carried so long, were never meant to be borne by the human intellect.”
About This Quote
Source Story: The City of the Singing Flame by Clark Ashton Smith, 1931
The mind can barely tolerate the most terrifying truths, and some horrors exceed human comprehension.
In simple terms: Some knowledge is too terrible for humans.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of what we can bear.
Themes
madness
knowledge
human limits
Mood
anxious
foreboding
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- researching forbidden lore
- encountering trauma
- psychological self‑care
Key Concepts
cosmic horror
psychological trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How do you protect yourself from overwhelming knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Even if we confront horror, it may still overwhelm us.
