--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In the darkness things always go away…" description: "\"In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory holds you down while regret and sorrow kick hell out of you. The only help you'll get is a few h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dba/james-sallis-19414_away-from-you_in-the-darkness-things-always-go-away-fr_1703099.png" --- # In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory… ![“In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory holds you down while regret and sorrow kick hell out of you. The only help you'll get is a few hard drinks and morning.” quote by James Sallis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dba/james-sallis-19414_away-from-you_in-the-darkness-things-always-go-away-fr_1703099.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dba/james-sallis-19414_away-from-you_in-the-darkness-things-always-go-away-fr_1703099.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dba/james-sallis-19414_away-from-you_in-the-darkness-things-always-go-away-fr_1703099.png) > “In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory holds you down while regret and sorrow kick hell out of you. The only help you'll get is a few hard drinks and morning.” [James Sallis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/james-sallis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Despair and regret trap us, but temporary relief comes from brief escapes like alcohol and a new day. **In simple terms:** Regret binds; brief relief helps. Key Takeaway Seek healthier coping, not just drinking. Themes despair regret coping temporary relief Mood somber reflective Type advice psychological When to use this quote - after a breakup - midnight anxiety - post‑loss mourning - early‑morning reflection Key Concepts psychology addiction mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What healthier habits could replace the nightly drink? - How does morning light change your mood? 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