“It appears to me that it [sin] is simply an attempt to penetrate into another and higher sphere in a forbidden manner. You can understand why it is so rare. There are few, indeed, who wish to penetrate into other spheres, higher or lower, in ways allowed or forbidden. Men, in the mass, are amply content with life as they find it. Therefore there are few saints, and sinners (in the proper sense) are fewer still.”
Quote by Arthur Machen
Work
The White People and Other Stories: The Best Weird Tales of Arthur Machen
This compilation features a selection of Machen's most notable works, including the chilling tale 'The White People,' showcasing his distinctive style of eerie and supernatural storytelling. more
Author
Arthur Machen
Arthur Machen was an English author renowned for his supernatural and horror fiction. His works often explore the boundaries between human consciousness and the supernatural, profoundly influencing 20th-century horror literature. more
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