Illusion Quote by Gerald Kersh
““He opened the door and led me through a corridor into a dark green lounge curiously paneled with pale green glass behind which, at cunningly measured distances, lay exquisitely painted panoramas of strange seas and beautiful landfalls. Standing in the center of the room, and slowly turning, a man might imagine that Satan had taken him to the top of a high mountain, and was showing him all the kingdoms of the earth... until he put out his hand to touch the middle distance, and felt a window, and saw through it to the heart of the illusion.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Green Lounge" by Gerald Kersh, 1935
A surreal journey reveals that perceived grandeur may be an illusion, urging deeper insight beyond surface appearances.
In simple terms: Illusions hide deeper truths.
Key Takeaway
Question appearances.
Themes
illusion
perception
revelation
Mood
mysterious
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative inspiration
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
philosophy
artistic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “window” symbolize?
- How do you discern illusion from reality?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be subjective.
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