Able Quote by Jean Lorrain
“The madness of the eyes is the lure of the abyss. Sirens lurk in the dark depths of the pupils as they lurk at the bottom of the sea, that I know for sure - but I have never encountered them, and I am searching still for the profound and plaintive gazes in whose depths I might be able, like Hamlet redeemed, to drown the Ophelia of my desire.”
About This Quote
The passage likens the alluring but dangerous gaze of eyes to sirens, suggesting a deep, unsettling attraction that can lead to self-destruction.
In simple terms: Eyes can be mesmerizing yet perilous, drawing one toward destructive longing.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist alluring but harmful attractions.
Themes
desire
illusion
danger
psychology
literature
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art critique
- personal reflection
- relationship dynamics
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
symbolism
psychoanalysis
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to dangerous attractions?
- How can you transform longing into healthy expression?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize self-destructive longing.
