In a thousand years," Alessandro said, "this incident will…
““In a thousand years," Alessandro said, "this incident will be remembered. By then, of course, we will have become angels, devils, or a dragon that breathes fire...but we have given this rock a story that will be passed on." "What good is that?" "It isn't to our advantage, if that's what you mean. However, it's pleasurable to cast a line into the future, no matter how tenuously. You never know, the line may be unbroken all the way to the last judgment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Contemplates how stories give meaning to objects, persisting beyond our mortal forms.
In simple terms: Stories give lasting meaning to things.
Key Takeaway
Create lasting narratives.
Themes
memory
legacy
storytelling
future
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- historical monuments
- family heirlooms
- personal milestones
Key Concepts
philosophy of narrative
temporal perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- What story will you leave behind?
- How do narratives shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Stories may be forgotten despite effort.