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“Till the sun grows cold, and the stars are old, and the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold.” quote by Bayard Taylor
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“Till the sun grows cold, and the stars are old, and the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold.”

Bayard Taylor

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Judgment Book,” 1868

He describes a cosmic scene where the sun cools, stars age, and the Judgment Book’s leaves unfold.

In simple terms: The universe ages and judgment unfolds.

Key Takeaway

Contemplate the passage of time and destiny.

Themes

cosmos mortality judgment

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

mysterious contemplative

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the Judgment Book symbolize?
  • How does cosmic aging affect human perspective?
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