Quote by Henry Miller

Man torturing man is a fiend beyond description. You turn a corner in the dark and there he is. You congeal into a bundle of inanimate fear. You become the very soul of anesthesia. But there is no escaping him. It is your turn now...

Man torturing man is a fiend beyond description. You turn a

Summary

This quote reflects on the horrific nature of human beings inflicting pain and suffering on one another. It describes encountering a torturer in the darkness and the subsequent overwhelming fear that takes over. The quote suggests that the tormentor becomes a symbol of complete terror, while the victim feels numb and paralyzed. The quote implies that there is no way to avoid or escape such cruelty and suggests that it is now the victim's turn to endure the torment.

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Torture

By Henry Miller

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