Eighteen Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
““Verily, God hath eighteen thousand worlds; and verily, your world is one of them, and this its bright axle-tree.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: King Here, by Dorothy Dunnett, 1970
The passage reflects on the vastness of creation and humanity's small place within it, emphasizing humility before the cosmos.
In simple terms: We are tiny in a huge universe.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility about our significance.
Themes
cosmology
humility
spirituality
Mood
wonderful
humble
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- philosophical contemplation
- education
- religious discourse
Key Concepts
vastness
perspective
existential
Questions to Reflect On
- What does recognizing our smallness change our actions?
- How can humility guide ethical decisions?
A Different Perspective
Human significance is often overstated in cultural narratives.
