Corners Quote by Graham Greene
““It is the earliest dream that I can remember, earlier than the witch at the corner of the nursery passage, this dream of something outside that has got to come in. The witch, like the masked dancers, has form, but this is simply power, a force exerted on a door, an influence that drifted after me upstairs and pressed against windows.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
A childhood memory of a powerful, unseen force that feels more real than tangible threats, suggesting an innate yearning for something beyond ordinary perception.
In simple terms: A deep, invisible force felt in childhood, stronger than a witch.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore the unseen influences shaping your life.
Themes
memory
imagination
power
perception
childhood
spirituality
Mood
reflective
intriguing
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- nighttime fears
- creative inspiration
- personal growth
- overcoming limiting beliefs
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces have guided you?
- How do you differentiate imagination from reality?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize unseen forces, overlooking practical agency.
