In the total darkness, poetry is still…

To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.

–Robert Schumann (1810 – 1856)

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The darkness of death is like the evening twilight; it makes all objects appear more lovely to the dying.

– Jean Paul (1763 – 1825)

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Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

–Carl Jung (1875 – 1961)

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Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.

–Yousuf Karsh (1908 – 2002)

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In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don’t let your eyes deceive you.

–Janet Jackson (b. 1966)

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Sometimes it is better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness.

–Terry Pratchett (1948 – 2015)

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I guess darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption through chaos. I believe in that. I think that’s the basis of Greek mythology.

–Brendan Fraser (b. 1968)

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Relish everything that’s inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.

–Anthony Hopkins (b. 1937)

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It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude.

–H. P. Lovecraft (1890 – 1937)

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In the total darkness, poetry is still there, and it is there for you.

–Abbas Kiarostami (1940 – 2016)