Barriers Quote by E.M. Forster
““He was not sure, but liked it. It recurred when they met suddenly or had been silent. It beckoned to him across intellect, saying, "This is all very well, you're clever, we know—but come!" It haunted him so that he watched for it while his brain and tongue were busy, and when it came he felt himself replying, "I'll come—I didn't know." "You can't help yourself now. You must come." "I don't want to help myself." "Come then." He did come. He flung down all the barriers—not at once, for he did not live in a house that can be destroyed in a day.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Passage to India by E.M. Forster, 1924
An irresistible, irrational urge compels a person to act against rational judgment, driven by a deep, almost mystical attraction.
In simple terms: An irrational urge pushes us to act despite logic.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and examine hidden impulses.
Themes
desire
irrationality
inner conflict
Mood
conflicted
curious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative inspiration
- decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
subconscious drive
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden forces drive your decisions?
- How can you balance instinct and reason?
A Different Perspective
The urge may lead to harmful choices if unchecked.
