Darkness Quote by Samuel Johnson
“To tell of disappointment and misery, to thicken the darkness of futurity, and perplex the labyrinth of uncertainty, has been always a delicious employment of the poets”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1750
Poets often explore bleak futures and complex doubts, finding pleasure in portraying uncertainty.
In simple terms: Poets enjoy depicting gloom and doubt.
Embrace the unknown as creative fuel.
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When to use this quote
- writing
- art criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does darkness inspire artistic expression?
- What balance between gloom and optimism is healthy?
Focusing solely on darkness can ignore hope.