Abyss Quote by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
“Voluptuaries, consumed by their senses, always begin by flinging themselves with a great display of frenzy into an abyss. But they survive, they come to the surface again. And they develop a routine of the abyss: It's four o clock. At five I have my abyss...”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Vagabond" by Colette, 1910
Intense sensory indulgence leads to chaotic excess, yet the individual returns, establishing a ritual around that abyss.
In simple terms: Sensory excess creates chaos, then a personal routine.
Key Takeaway
Find balance after indulgence.
Themes
sensuality
excess
ritual
resilience
chaos
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- personal crisis
- daily routines
- overcoming obsession
Key Concepts
psychoanalysis
habit formation
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What abyss do you return to?
- How can you transform chaos into constructive habit?
A Different Perspective
Ritual may trap rather than heal.
