Quote by James Wolcott

A lost election can have the jolt of a drop through the gallows door, leading to a dark night of the soul in which the future presses down like a cloud that will never lift.

A lost election can have the jolt of a drop through the gall

Summary

This quote vividly captures the emotional impact of losing an election. The comparison of the experience to "drop through the gallows door" conveys the sudden and intense blow it can deliver, plunging one into a gloomy state of despair. The phrase "dark night of the soul" further emphasizes the profound internal struggle that follows, where doubts and uncertainties overshadow any hope for the future. The quote evokes sensations of heaviness and prolonged darkness, suggesting that the weight of the loss can be immensely challenging to overcome.

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