Astronomy Quote by H.P. Lovecraft
““You have been my friend in the cosmos; you have been my only friend on this planet - the only soul to sense and seek for me within the repellent form which lies on this couch. We shall meet again - perhaps in the shining mists of Orion’s Sword, perhaps on a bleak plateau in prehistoric Asia. Perhaps in unremembered dreams tonight; perhaps in some other form an aeon hence, when the solar system shall have been swept away.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Shadow Out of Time”, 1936
The narrator expresses profound loneliness and the hope of reunion across vast cosmic distances, suggesting that true companionship transcends physical form and time.
In simple terms: Friendship can exist beyond our world and lifespan.
Key Takeaway
Seek connections that endure beyond the material.
Themes
loneliness
cosmos
friendship
eternity
hope
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Writing
- science fiction
- personal introspection
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Cosmicism
transcendence
solitude
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel a bond with something beyond the physical world?
- How can you nurture lasting friendships?
A Different Perspective
The fantastical setting may limit its relevance to everyday relationships.
