Fear Quote by H.P. Lovecraft
““When I drew nigh the nameless city I knew it was accursed. I was travelling in a parched and terrible valley under the moon, and afar I saw it protruding uncannily above the sands as parts of a corpse may protrude from an ill-made grave. Fear spoke from the age-worn stones of this hoary survivor of the deluge, this great-grandmother of the eldest pyramid; and a viewless aura repelled me and bade me retreat from antique and sinister secrets that no man should see, and no man else had ever dared to see.””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Nameless City, 1921
A traveler senses an ancient, cursed city that evokes primal fear and warns against uncovering forbidden secrets.
In simple terms: An old ruined city feels terrifying and should be avoided.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings and avoid dangerous curiosity.
Themes
fear
ancient ruins
forbidden knowledge
curiosity
danger
Mood
eerie
foreboding
intense
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- exploring abandoned sites
- studying ancient cultures
- writing horror
- traveling remote deserts
Key Concepts
cosmic horror
archaeology
mythic dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden truths might be too dangerous to reveal?
- How does fear protect us from unknown threats?
A Different Perspective
The allure of mystery can outweigh caution for some explorers.
