Astronomy Quote by George Sterling
“O Space and Time and stars at strife, How dreadful your infinity! Shrined by your termless trinity, How strange, how terrible, is life! (“The Testimony of the Suns”)”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Testimony of the Suns, 1915
The cosmos is vast and indifferent, making human life seem fragile and awe‑inspiring.
In simple terms: The universe is huge and scary, making life feel tiny.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility before the unknown.
Themes
existence
cosmos
humanity
Mood
wonder
awe
melancholy
Type
poetic
existential
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- philosophical contemplation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose amid cosmic indifference?
- What comforts you when faced with the universe’s enormity?
A Different Perspective
Human scale is limited; meaning must be self‑crafted.
