Abyss Quote by Ivan Turgenev
“All human beings hang by a thread, an abyss may open under their feet at any moment, and yet they have to go and invent all sortsof difficulties for themselves and spoil their lives.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fathers and Sons, 1862
Human existence is fragile; we create unnecessary problems that ruin our lives.
In simple terms: Life is fragile, we self‑sabotage.
Key Takeaway
Avoid self‑inflicted complications.
Themes
existence
fragility
self‑sabotage
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- mental health
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
nihilism
human condition
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑created problems dominate your life?
- How can you embrace uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Denial of fragility can worsen outcomes.
