Vastness! and Age! and Memories of Eld! Silence! and Desolation! and dim Night! I feel ye now - I feel ye in your strength.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels overwhelmed by the vastness, age, and silence of the ancient world.
- In plain terms
- I feel the power of ancient silence and emptiness now.
- What can you take from it?
- Ancient emptiness can make you feel small and aware of time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel small?
- How does silence affect you?
Another view
Feelings of awe may vary based on personal background.
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