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Camaraderie Quote by Ted Hughes

“The deeps are cold: In that darkness camaraderie does not hold: Nothing touches but, clutching, devours.” quote by Ted Hughes
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“The deeps are cold: In that darkness camaraderie does not hold: Nothing touches but, clutching, devours.”

Ted Hughes

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Deeps" from Crowns and Tangles, 1970

Cold darkness erodes camaraderie, leaving only a devouring clutch.

In simple terms: Darkness destroys friendship.

Key Takeaway

Seek light to preserve bonds.

Themes

is isolation trust

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime travel
  • loneliness
  • crisis situations

Key Concepts

existentialism human connection despair

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do to offer warmth?
  • Can you find solidarity in adversity?
A Different Perspective

Even in darkness, small acts of kindness can persist.

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