Decadence Quote by M.P. Shiel
““The habit is now confirmed in me of spending the greater part of the day in sleep, while by night I wander far and wide through the city under the sedative influence of a tincture which has become necessary to my life””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Yellow Danger by M.P. Shiel, 1898
The narrator describes a life of daytime lethargy and nocturnal wandering, sustained by a drug that has become essential.
In simple terms: He spends days sleeping and nights roaming under a drug’s influence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address harmful dependencies.
Themes
addiction
loneliness
nightlife
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
confessional
When to use this quote
- creative work
- night shifts
- social isolation
- self‑medication
- recovery planning
Key Concepts
psychology
substance dependence
urban alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your nighttime escapades?
- How could you replace the drug with healthier habits?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize drug use, ignoring health risks.
