Darkness Quote by Margaret Leroy
““I learned in that moment that there are different darknesses. That there is ordinary darkness, like the night in the countryside, where, even on a night with no moon, as you stare things loom, take form; and there is another darkness, a darkness so profound you cannot begin to imagine it, cannot conjure it up in your mind. A darkness that blots out all you remember or hope for. A darkness that teaches that all that consoles you is false.””
About This Quote
The quote contrasts ordinary darkness with an overwhelming, existential darkness that erases hope and reveals false comforts.
In simple terms: Two kinds of darkness: ordinary and profound that
Key Takeaway
Recognize that some despair is deeper than surface sadness.
Themes
despair
existential
illusion
comfort
truth
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- nighttime reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between ordinary sadness and deeper existential dread?
- What false comforts do you rely on?
A Different Perspective
The profound darkness may be metaphorical, not literal, limiting practical application.
