I stared so long that I got to seeing them as being dark…
““I stared so long that I got to seeing them as being dark, ugly sins in my body, smelling and dirty, but my touch face showed that I didn't give a damn. I was the toughest person in the whole world. And then inside the outline of my body a devil's face slowly took shape. It came to my chest, a dark, ugly thing with big lips that looked hot around yellow pointed teeth, eyeing me in a friednly way, as though it had been feeding on what was inside me and was trying to show how pleased it was.””
About This Quote
The narrator describes an inner darkness manifesting as a grotesque devil that reflects self‑destruction and denial.
In simple terms: Inner darkness appears as a devil, showing denial.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront inner demons.
Themes
self‑destruction
denial
inner darkness
psychological conflict
Mood
disturbing
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health struggles
- nightmares
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
identity
shadow self
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the devil symbolize for you?
- How can you face inner darkness?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex mental health issues.