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.””
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.
Acknowledge and explore vague anxieties.
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When to use this quote
- everyday life
- media consumption
- health crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What vague fears dominate your thoughts?
- How can you confront abstract threats?
The feeling may be vague, making it hard to address directly.