Desire Quote by Jean Lorrain
““A strange girl, all phosphorous and cantharides, burning with every desire! And burning with every vice!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man Who Was Too Late by Jean Lorrain, 1900
A vivid description of a woman whose intense passions and flaws are both alluring and destructive.
In simple terms: A passionate, flawed woman.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the danger of unchecked desire.
Themes
desire
flaws
intensity
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- personal ambition
- self‑destruction
Key Concepts
human nature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person to such extremes?
- Can passion be both a gift and a curse?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity can lead to ruin if not tempered.
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