Quote by Stephen Fry

When you get just a complete sense of blackness or void ahead of you, that somehow the future looks an impossible place to be, and the direction you are going seems to have no purpose, there is this word despair which is a very awful thing to feel.

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Summary

This quote highlights the crippling feeling of despair that arises when one experiences a sense of darkness and uncertainty about the future. It describes the overwhelming emptiness that makes the path ahead seem impossible and devoid of meaning. Despair is depicted as an agonizing emotion, conveying the profound hopelessness and despairing state of mind.

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