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Darkness Quote by Don DeLillo

“There is a darkness attached to them, a foreboding. They make me wary not of personal failure and defeat but of something more general, something large in scope and content.” quote by Don DeLillo
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““There is a darkness attached to them, a foreboding. They make me wary not of personal failure and defeat but of something more general, something large in scope and content.””

Don DeLillo

About This Quote

Source Novel: “White Noise” by Don DeLillo, 1985

The narrator feels an unsettling, vague dread that isn’t about personal failure but about overwhelming, abstract threats.

In simple terms: A vague, large‑scale fear haunts him.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and explore vague anxieties.

Themes

fear existential dread uncertainty

Mood

anxious thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • everyday life
  • media consumption
  • health crises

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy modern life

Questions to Reflect On

  • What vague fears dominate your thoughts?
  • How can you confront abstract threats?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may be vague, making it hard to address directly.

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