Abomination Quote by Joseph Conrad
“In some inland post feel the savagery, the utter savagery, had closed round him--all that mysterious life of the wilderness that stirs in the forest, in the jungles, in the hearts of wild men. There's no initiation either into such mysteries. He has to live in the midst of the incomprehensible, which is detestable. And it has a fascination, too, which goes to work upon him. The fascination of the abomination--you know. Imagine the growing regrets, the longing to escape, the powerless disgust, the surrender, the hate.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, 1899
The quote portrays the terrifying allure of untamed wilderness and its impact on the human psyche, highlighting both fascination and revulsion.
In simple terms: Wild places both attract and repel us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront the unsettling aspects of nature within.
Themes
nature
psychology
conflict
fascination
revulsion
Mood
uneasy
reflective
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- exploration
- colonialism
- personal crisis
- environmental awe
Key Concepts
existential dread
human condition
primal instinct
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance awe with caution in unknown environments?
- What inner fears are triggered by confronting the wild?
A Different Perspective
The allure can blind rational judgment and lead to destructive obsession.
