Annihilation Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““But his dread was the nights when he could not sleep. Then it was awful indeed, when annihilation pressed in on him on every side. Then it was ghastly, to exist without having any life: lifeless, in the night, to exist.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Women, D.H. Lawrence, 1920
The quote describes existential dread and the terror of sleepless nights, feeling trapped by an overwhelming sense of emptiness and impending annihilation.
In simple terms: Nighttime fear and feeling empty.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address underlying anxieties.
Themes
existential dread
loneliness
night
anxiety
meaninglessness
Mood
fearful
despairing
introspective
Type
literary
existential
psychological
When to use this quote
- insomnia
- midnight contemplation
- creative crisis
- mental health struggles
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychological terror
nihilism
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your night‑time anxiety?
- How can you create a sense of purpose during darkness?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be intensified by external pressures, not just internal thoughts.
