Follow Quote by Comte de Lautréamont
““It is not right that everyone should read the pages which follow; only a few will be able to savour this bitter fruit with impunity. Consequently, shrinking soul, turn on your heels and go back before penetrating further into such uncharted, perilous wastelands. Listen well to what I say: turn on your heels and go back, not forward,[...]””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Chants de Maldoror, 1869
Some writings are so dangerous that only a few can handle them; most should retreat before delving deeper.
In simple terms: Dangerous ideas require caution.
Key Takeaway
Approach challenging texts with awareness.
Themes
literature
danger
intellectual risk
caution
Mood
thoughtful
warning
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reading
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
philosophical provocation
ethical boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a text dangerous for you?
- When should you stop reading something unsettling?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding difficult material may limit growth.
