Body Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“Under the strain of this continually impending doom and by the sleeplessness to which I now condemned myself, ay, even beyond what I had thought possible to man, I became, in my own person, a creature eaten up and emptied by fever, languidly weak both in body and mind, and solely occupied by one thought: the horror of my other self.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, 1886
Intense inner turmoil can consume a person, turning them into a hollow, feverish shell focused on self‑horror.
In simple terms: Inner conflict can erode self.
Key Takeaway
Beware self‑destructive thoughts.
Themes
psychology
identity
despair
Mood
dark
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mental illness
- creative burnout
- relationship strain
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
Existential dread
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner demons are you feeding?
- Can you find balance between self‑critique and self‑compassion?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reflection may reveal hidden strengths.
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