Black Quote by Mervyn Peake
“In the presence of real tragedy you feel neither pain nor joy nor hatred, only a sense of enormous space and time suspended, the great doors open to black eternity, the rising across the terrible field of that last enormous, unanswerable question.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Great Door” from The Gormenghast Trilogy, 1946
Encountering profound tragedy expands consciousness beyond ordinary emotions, revealing a vast, timeless perspective.
In simple terms: Tragedy opens a deep, timeless awareness.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond immediate pain.
Themes
existence
transcendence
mortality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- artistic creation
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
spiritual awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How does vastness affect your grief?
- Can you find purpose in the silence?
A Different Perspective
Tragedy can overwhelm, leading to nihilism.
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