Age Quote by Henry Beston
“We of the age of the machines, having delivered ourselves of nocturnal enemies, now have a dislike of night itself. With lights and ever more lights, we drive the holiness and beauty of night back to the forests and the sea.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Outermost House, 1928
Notes how artificial light diminishes humanity’s connection to night’s natural beauty.
In simple terms: Lights erase night’s wonder.
Key Takeaway
Preserve darkness for balance.
Themes
environment
technology
night
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
environmental
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- wildlife conservation
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
light pollution
ecology
human perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does night affect your wellbeing?
- What steps reduce light pollution?
A Different Perspective
May ignore benefits of safety from lighting.
