Quote by Joseph Conrad

There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery.

There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has

Summary

This quote highlights the eerie and enigmatic nature of moonlight. It suggests that the moon's light possesses a certain eeriness and detachment akin to that of a spirit without a physical form. The mention of its "inconceivable mystery" further emphasizes the unknowable and ethereal quality associated with moonlight, leaving a lingering impression of fascination and intrigue.

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