"What interests me is the sense of the darkness that we carry within us, the darkness that's akin to one of the principal subjects of the sublime - terror"
- Anish Kapoor
About this Quote
In this quote, Anish Kapoor expresses his fascination with the idea of darkness that exists within each of us. He compares this darkness to among the main styles of the sublime - horror. The sublime is a philosophical concept that describes the experience of awe and fear in the face of something vast and powerful. By connecting darkness to the sublime, Kapoor suggests that our inner darkness is a force that is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. This quote highlights the complexity of human nature and the consistent battle in between light and darkness within ourselves. It also invites us to assess the power and impact of our own inner darkness.
This quote is written / told by Anish Kapoor somewhere between March 12, 1954 and today. He was a famous Artist from India.
The author also have 36 other quotes.
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"Unity is the most important thing on the road to stamping out terror. You need global rules of law and order, and they have to be enforced. Start with that principle"
"My father was predisposed to drunken rages. I would hide under the bed. My sister and I were talking just the other day about the terror a drunken man in a rage can create in a child"
"As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace"