Darkness Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
““Man is so used to thinking visually that I almost forgot the darkness and pictured the endless corridor of wood and glass in its low-studded monotony as though I saw it.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”, 1936
The narrator admits visual thinking dominates perception, causing him to overlook darkness and imagine endless corridors of wood and glass in monotony.
In simple terms: Visual focus can blind us to other realities.
Key Takeaway
Notice what you ignore.
Themes
perception
imagination
vision
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
sensory dominance
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you train other senses?
- What does the “darkness” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Visual thinking may limit awareness of non‑visual cues.
