Astronomy Quote by Clark Ashton Smith
““Tell me tales of inconceivable fear and unimaginable love, in orbs whereto our sun is a nameless star, or unto which its rays have never reached.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Star-Tree” by Clark Ashton Smith, 1930
The speaker longs for stories that blend extreme fear with profound love, set in distant, unreachable places beyond our sun.
In simple terms: Seeking impossible love and terror beyond our world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the unknown and cherish deep emotions.
Themes
imagination
love
fear
cosmic
exploration
Mood
wonderful
melancholic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- science‑fiction world‑building
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
mythic
romantic
existential
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “unimaginable love” mean to you?
- How do you confront fear in creative work?
A Different Perspective
The contrast may romanticize suffering as necessary for love.
