Clown Quote by Osamu Dazai
““He murmured, 'You did it on purpose.' I trembled all over. I might have guessed that someone would detect that I had deliberately missed the bar, but that Takeichi should have been the one came as a bolt from the blue. I felt as if I had seen the world before me burst in an instant into the raging flames of hell. It was all I could do to suppress a wild shriek of terror.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: No Longer Human, 1948
The narrator feels terror and guilt after a deliberate mistake, imagining a sudden, apocalyptic revelation that intensifies his inner chaos.
In simple terms: A mistake triggers overwhelming fear and a sense of doom.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address guilt before it spirals.
Themes
guilt
terror
self‑awareness
Mood
anxious
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- confession
- personal crisis
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
Existential dread
psychological breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the mistake symbolize for you?
- How can you confront hidden fears?
A Different Perspective
Denial can worsen panic.
