Nether Quote by Clark Ashton Smith
““Things have crept in from nether space, whose incursion is forbid by the watchful gods of all proper and well-ordered lands; but there are no such gods in Yondo, where live the hoary genii of stars abolished, and decrepit demons left homeless by the destruction of antiquated hells.””
About This Quote
The narrative warns that without vigilant guardians, chaos and forgotten forces can invade ordered realms.
In simple terms: Without watchful guardians, chaos can enter.
Key Takeaway
Maintain vigilance against unseen threats.
Themes
myth
chaos
order
guardians
Mood
cautionary
dark
Type
mythic
literary
When to use this quote
- fantasy worldbuilding
- societal regulation
- spiritual vigilance
Key Concepts
Cosmology
mythic storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- Who watches the watchers?
- How do we balance order and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on guardians can breed paranoia.
