Darkness Quotes

And the days darken round me, and the years, Among new men, strange faces, other minds.

He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.

On the earth, even in the darkest night, the light never wholly abandons his rule. It is diffused and subtle, but little as may remain, the retina of the eye is sensible of it.

When it is dark, it seems to me as if I were dying, and I can’t think any more.

I never liked sleeping in the dark. I have, like, twinkle stars around my bed, so it’s not so bad.

You must go into the dark in order to bring forth your light.

Pull me close when the light gives way to dark. Hold me tight until the stars all burn away. Dance with me to the rhythm of our hearts.

At the darkest moment comes the light.

To make a contented slave it is necessary to make a thoughtless one. It is necessary to darken the moral and mental vision and, as far as possible, to annihilate the power of reason.

If there is always light, you don’t experience light anymore. You have to have the rhythm of light and darkness.