Something terrible came to the hills and valleys on that meteor, and something terrible - though I know not in what proportion - still remains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A terrible event arrived via a meteor, and some part of it remains.
- In plain terms
- Something bad came on a meteor and still lingers.
- What can you take from it?
- Past cosmic disasters may leave lasting consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What remains from the meteor?
- Can past evils be undone?
Another view
It lacks details on what exactly remains or its nature.
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