This one,' said the hooded man, 'resists sorcery…
““This one,' said the hooded man, 'resists sorcery, Cotillion. Though his blood is old, I wonder, will all mortals one day be like him? An end to miracles. Nothing but dull, banal existence, nothing but mundane absence of wonder.' The cane jabbed. 'A world of bureaucrats. Mealy-minded, sour-faced and miserable as a reunion of clerks. In such a world, Cotillion, not even the gods will visit. Except in pilgrimage to depression.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage laments a future where wonder and miracles fade, leaving a dull, bureaucratic existence devoid of divine or inspirational inspiration.
In simple terms: A world losing its magic and becoming boring.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder despite monotony.
Themes
nihilism
mundanity
wonder
bureaucracy
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- everyday life
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
existential dread
loss of awe
divine absence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find awe in routine?
- What can you do to bring magic back?
A Different Perspective
Even in bleakness, small acts of creativity can revive wonder.