Skip to content

Astronomy Quote by Alan Moore

“For soon, the dark millenium will fall, and the world will be a different place, requiring different species. Cataracts will occlude the Sun, shutting out its hateful light, and fabulous new life-forms shall flourish and struggle beneath the perpetual stars.” quote by Alan Moore
Download Open image
““For soon, the dark millenium will fall, and the world will be a different place, requiring different species. Cataracts will occlude the Sun, shutting out its hateful light, and fabulous new life-forms shall flourish and struggle beneath the perpetual stars.””

Alan Moore

About This Quote

Source Comic: Promethea, 1999

A future catastrophe will reshape Earth, creating new ecosystems and species under a dimmed sun.

In simple terms: A dark future will bring new life.

Key Takeaway

Adapt to changing environments.

Themes

change future adaptation ecology species

Mood

reflective speculative hopeful

Type

philosophical speculative

When to use this quote

  • science fiction writing
  • environmental planning
  • philosophical discussions
  • worldbuilding
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

apocalypse evolution survival cosmic cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you prepare for a world without sunlight?
  • What new species might thrive?
A Different Perspective

The scenario assumes humanity can survive or influence such drastic change.

3.6 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Alan Moore

Explore all 460 Alan Moore quotes

More Astronomy quotes

Browse all 6,202 Astronomy quotes