It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
There was something awesome in the thought of the solitary mortal standing by the open window and summoning in from the gloom outside the spirits of the nether world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the profound connection between the human spirit and the mysteries of existence.
Arthur Conan Doyle's quote evokes a powerful image of a solitary person engaging with the unknown, suggesting that there is a unique awe in the act of reaching out to the spiritual realm. It highlights the human desire to connect with deeper, often unseen aspects of life, emphasizing both solitude and the mystical exploration of what lies beyond our physical world.
Themes
SolitarySpiritualityMysteryExistenceHuman Connection
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on existentialism, one could refer to this quote to illustrate human curiosity about the unknown.
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