Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Ever, as before, does Madness remain a mysterious-terrific, altogether infernal boiling-up of the Nether Chaotic Deep, through this fair-painted Vision of Creation, which swims thereon, which we name the Real.

Ever, as before, does Madness remain a mysterious-terrific,

Summary

This quote suggests that madness is a perplexing and frightening phenomenon that emerges from the depths of chaos within the mind. It alludes to the idea that our perception of reality, which is often seen as beautiful and orderly, is actually an illusion floating upon an underlying chaotic abyss. Madness is depicted as a force that disrupts and challenges this conception of reality, revealing the underlying turmoil that exists within.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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