Darkness Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““Seen like that, he was just a shadow; darkness, a nothingness, before real power. The men of this world, epics included, would pass from time. I might be a worm to him, but he was a worm himself in the grand scheme of the universe.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stormlight Archive, The Way of Kings, 2010
The quote reflects on how insignificant individuals seem compared to vast, impersonal forces, yet they share the same fundamental nature.
In simple terms: Everyone is a tiny part of a huge universe.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility and shared humanity.
Themes
humility
existence
power
scale
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- writing
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
cosmology
anthropocentrism
relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing yourself as a 'worm' affect your actions?
- What does 'real power' mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the agency individuals can exert within larger systems.
