Your quest is for darkness only. This sea is not your sea. The myths of men are not your myths. Men's treasures are not yours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker tells the listener their journey is darkness, distinct from human myths or treasures.
- In plain terms
- You are not like men; your path is dark and yours alone.
- What can you take from it?
- Your destiny is unique and separate from ordinary human myths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your quest?
- Are you separate from human stories?
Another view
This statement dismisses human myths entirely, which may not resonate with everyone.
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