Angel Quote by Charles Simic
““There’s a book called “A Dictionary of Angels.” No one has opened it in fifty years, I know, because when I did, The covers creaked, the pages Crumbled. There I discovered The angels were once as plentiful As species of flies. The sky at dusk Used to be thick with them. You had to wave both arms Just to keep them away. Now the sun is shining Through the tall windows. The library is a quiet place. Angels and gods huddled In dark unopened books.””
About This Quote
The passage uses a decaying library as a metaphor for forgotten divine beings, suggesting that modernity has sealed away the mystical and chaotic aspects of existence.
In simple terms: Modern life hides ancient mythic forces.
Key Takeaway
Cultural amnesia marginalizes the supernatural.
Themes
mythology
modern alienation
memory
decay
imagery
Mood
melancholic
wonderful
Type
lyrical
reflective
When to use this quote
- creative writing workshops
- philosophical seminars
- museum tours
- literary podcasts
Key Concepts
symbolism
urban myth
Practical Applications
- inspirational prose
- visual art concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the empty library represent?
- Can myth be revived in contemporary culture?
![“Some say God is living there [in space]. I was looking around very attentively, but I did not see anyone there. I did not detect either angels or gods…I don't believe in God. I believe in man - his strength, his possibilities, his reason.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/df4/anonymous-1_angel_some-say-god-is-living-there-in-space-i_2315043.jpg)
