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“The moon grows black before your eyes; soon there will be darkness—ay, darkness in the hour of the full moon. Ye have asked for a sign; it is given to you. Grow dark, O Moon! withdraw thy light, thou pure and holy One; bring the proud heart of usurping murderers to the dust, and eat up the world…” quote by H. Rider Haggard
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““The moon grows black before your eyes; soon there will be darkness—ay, darkness in the hour of the full moon. Ye have asked for a sign; it is given to you. Grow dark, O Moon! withdraw thy light, thou pure and holy One; bring the proud heart of usurping murderers to the dust, and eat up the world with shadows.””

H. Rider Haggard

About This Quote

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

A prophetic warning that darkness will eclipse hope, urging surrender to shadow as a means to expose and consume corrupt power.

In simple terms: Darkness as a cleansing force.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the void to confront tyranny.

Themes

apocalypse power spirituality rebellion transformation

Mood

ominous foreboding ritualistic

Type

prophetic mythic poetic

When to use this quote

  • ritualistic prophecy
  • political upheaval
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual awakening

Key Concepts

light vs darkness moral decay cosmic symbolism retribution

Practical Applications

  • ritorical writing
  • dark fantasy world‑building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does darkness represent beyond fear?
  • How might surrendering light change one's agency?
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