Bears Quote by Alan Moore
“Looked at sky through smoke heavy with human fat and God was not there. The cold, suffocating dark goes on forever and we are alone. Live our lives, lacking anything better to do. Devise reason later. Born from oblivion; bear children, hell-bound as ourselves, go into oblivion. There is nothing else.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen", 1999
The passage portrays existential bleakness, isolation, and the futility of seeking meaning in a indifferent universe.
In simple terms: Life feels empty and alone, with no higher purpose.
Key Takeaway
Accept existential emptiness and create personal meaning.
Themes
existentialism
isolation
nihilism
human condition
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- nighttime contemplation
- artistic creation
- philosophical debate
- coping with loss
Key Concepts
meaninglessness
despair
self-determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you a sense of purpose?
- How do you confront feelings of isolation?
A Different Perspective
Finding purpose can be challenging without external guidance.
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