Dark Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Hence, viper thoughts, that coil around my mind,Reality's dark dream!I turn from you, and listen to the wind,Which long has raved unnoticed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1798
Inner turmoil is likened to a venomous serpent that entangles thoughts, reflecting a dark, unsettling mental state.
In simple terms: Dark thoughts coil like a snake around the mind.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and release negative thoughts.
Themes
mental health
inner conflict
poetry
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- meditation
- therapy
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
psychology
symbolism
darkness
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts feel like a serpent to you?
- How can you untangle them?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may exaggerate, overlooking practical coping strategies.
