Failure Quote by H. P. Lovecraft
““That Crawford Tilinghast should ever have studied science and philosophy was a mistake. These things should be left to the frigid and impersonal investigator for they offer two equally tragic alternatives to the man of feeling and action; despair, if he fail in his quest, and terrors unutterable and unimaginable if he succeed.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Call of Cthulhu, 1928
Science and philosophy can alienate feeling, leading to despair or unimaginable terror for those who pursue them.
In simple terms: Pursuing knowledge may bring despair or terror.
Balance intellect with emotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- creative pursuits
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep feeling alive while seeking truth?
- What risks do you accept when confronting unknown knowledge?
Overemphasis on rationalism can ignore human experience.