Darkness Quote by Josephine Winslow Johnson
““And there was the inner walking on the edge of darkness, the peering into black doorways...the unrevealed answer which must be somewhere, and yet might not be even present or hidden in that darkness..this under-life which when traced or held to was not there, and yet kept coming back and thrust up like an iron dike through the solid layers of the sane and understood. The moment of self-searching, of standing under the oaks at night and asking-What?Who? What am I?...and the moment of feeling the self gone, lost or never existent.””
About This Quote
The inner journey explores darkness, questioning identity, and confronting the feeling of self‑loss, leading to existential introspection.
In simple terms: Exploring inner darkness raises questions about identity and existence.
Key Takeaway
Self‑search can feel unsettling.
Themes
existential
identity
darkness
self‑search
introspection
Mood
pensive
haunting
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophical inquiry
psychology
Practical Applications
- embrace uncertainty to grow
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the darkness represent?
- How do you anchor yourself when feeling lost?
A Different Perspective
Some find such introspection destabilizing.
