Awful Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“I ago's soliloquy--the motive-hunting of a motiveless malignity--how awful it is!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
He laments the futile search for purpose in a meaningless evil.
In simple terms: Searching for motive in senselessness is painful.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and move forward.
Themes
existentialism
meaninglessness
search
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
nihilism
self‑reflection
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How do you cope with senselessness?
A Different Perspective
May foster despair if not balanced.
