“There have been times when only a hair's-breadth has intervened betwixt myself and the seething devil-ridden world of madness; for the hideous knowledge, the horror- blackened memories which I have carried so long, were never meant to be borne by the human intellect.”
Quote by Clark Ashton Smith
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Clark Ashton Smith
Clark Ashton Smith was an American poet known for his surrealistic and Gothic style of poetry. His works often explore themes of mystery, horror, and the cosmic unknown, and have been beloved by readers. more
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