We are born and then we die. And in between lies only this strange darkness that we can’t break.

About This Quote

This quote is taken from the poem, The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. The poem is about a young man who is inspired to write poetry after he is repeatedly visited by the titular raven. He takes this inspiration too far, however, and begins to believe that the raven is his true love. This delusion ends when he finds himself alone in the middle of nowhere. This quote speaks of life and the journey through life.

Source: La Tiers Du Cylindre

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