Caprice Quote by Jean Lorrain
“Her vice takes hold of her again, but she still refrains until some moment when, gnawed by some hideous caprice, she comes aground like a mournful wreck ruined by lust, in the midst of her own banal, perfidious pollution.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Le Vice,” 1902
Destructive desires can overwhelm rational restraint, leading to ruin.
In simple terms: Lust can destroy rationality.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unchecked passions.
Themes
desire
self‑destruction
morality
Mood
melancholic
dramatic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- addiction recovery
- creative writing
Key Concepts
addiction
psychology
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What cravings have you struggled with?
- How can you regain control?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often repeats these patterns.
