Astronomy Quote by Laini Taylor
““Once upon a time, there was only darkness, and there were monsters vast as worlds who swam in it. They loved the darkness because it concealed their hideousness. Whenever some other creature contrived to make light, they would extinguish it. When stars were born, they swallowed them, and it seemed that darkness would be eternal. But a race of bright warriors heard of them and traveled from their far world to do battle with them. The war was long, light against dark, and many of the warriors were slain. In the end, when they vanquished the monsters, there were a hundred left alive, and these hundred were the godstars, who brought light to the universe.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, 2011
A mythic tale where darkness is home to hideous monsters that fear light, and heroic bright warriors eventually defeat them, becoming stars that illuminate the cosmos.
In simple terms: Monsters hide in darkness; heroes bring light.
Key Takeaway
Embrace light to overcome darkness.
Themes
myth
war
light vs darkness
heroism
transformation
Mood
hopeful
epic
inspirational
Type
mythic
narrative
When to use this quote
- storytelling
- fantasy writing
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
cosmic battle
star creation
good vs evil
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light” represent in your life?
- How do you confront your own darkness?
A Different Perspective
The narrative can oversimplify complex moral issues.
