Astronomy Quote by David H. Keller
““All space is relative. There is no such thing as size. The telescope and the microscope have produced a deadly leveling of great and small, far and near. The only little thing is sin, the only great thing is fear! ("The Jelly-Fish")””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Jelly‑Fish”, 1935
All scales are equal; only sin is small, fear is large, showing moral hierarchy.
In simple terms: Size irrelevant; sin small, fear big.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting fear dominate over minor faults.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
fear
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
relativism
moral hierarchy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What small sins do we ignore?
- How does fear shape our actions?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be exaggerated beyond rational limits.
