There came to that room wild streams of violet midnight…
““There came to that room wild streams of violet midnight glittering with dust of gold, vortices of dust and fire, swirling out of the ultimate spaces and heavy perfumes from beyond the worlds. Opiate oceans poured there, litten by suns that the eye may never behold and having in their whirlpools strange dolphins and sea-nymphs of unrememberable depths. Noiseless infinity eddied around the dreamer and wafted him away without touching the body that leaned stiffly from the lonely window; and for days not counted in men's calandars the tides of far spheres that bore him gently to join the course of other cycles that tenderly left him sleeping on a green sunrise shore, a green shore fragrant with lotus blossums and starred by red camalates...””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A surreal, cosmic dreamscape blends wonder and terror, illustrating humanity’s insignificance amid infinite mysteries.
In simple terms: A vivid dream of cosmic wonder and danger.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the mystery of the unknown.
Themes
cosmic
dream
wonder
terror
insignificance
Mood
enigmatic
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- artistic inspiration
- meditation on scale
Key Concepts
existential awe
mythic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dream reveal about your subconscious?
- How do you confront the unknown?
A Different Perspective
The language can be overwhelming, limiting accessibility.