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Day had now given away to night and as we wandered along…

“Day had now given away to night and as we wandered along the great avenue lighted by the two moons of Barsoom, and with Earth looking down upon us out of her luminous green eye, it seemed that we were alone in the universe, and I, at least, was content that it should be so” quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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““Day had now given away to night and as we wandered along the great avenue lighted by the two moons of Barsoom, and with Earth looking down upon us out of her luminous green eye, it seemed that we were alone in the universe, and I, at least, was content that it should be so””

Edgar Rice Burroughs

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator feels a profound, solitary peace under alien skies, finding comfort in humanity’s smallness in the cosmos.

In simple terms: Feeling alone yet content in the universe.

Key Takeaway

Embrace solitude and wonder.

Themes

solitude cosmic perspective contentment

Mood

reflective tranquil

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • stargazing
  • night walks
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism stellar awe human insignificance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does solitude reveal about your inner self?
  • How does cosmic scale affect your daily worries?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may mask underlying loneliness or fear of isolation.

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