Quote by William Styron

Mysteriously and in ways that are totally remote from natural experience, the gray drizzle of horror induced by depression takes on the quality of physical pain.

Mysteriously and in ways that are totally remote from natura

Summary

This quote highlights the profound impact of depression on an individual's emotional and physical well-being. It suggests that the feeling of horror associated with depression is not simply an abstract concept, but rather it manifests as genuine physical pain. The author describes this pain as being separate from typical, natural experiences, suggesting that it is both unique and incomprehensible to those who haven't suffered from depression. By likening the emotional turmoil to physical agony, the quote serves to emphasize the tangible and debilitating nature of depression.

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By William Styron

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