Age Quote by Janet Morris
“In every age he had ever studied, doomsayers abounded. No millennium is attractive to the man immured in it; enough prophecies have been made in antiquity that one who desires, in any age, to take the position that apocalypse is at hand can easily defend it. He would not join that dour order; he would not worry about anything but Tempus, and the matter awaiting his attention.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Stars by Janet Morris, 2005
People often predict doom, but such prophecies can be self‑fulfilling and distract from present duties.
In simple terms: Doomsayers abound, but focus on now.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize present tasks over apocalyptic speculation.
Themes
prophecy
apocalypse
focus
time
distraction
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media analysis
- personal goal setting
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
psychology of fear
historical cycles
attention management
Questions to Reflect On
- What present task are you neglecting?
- How do you evaluate the credibility of dire predictions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on future catastrophes can cause paralysis.
