Astronomy Quote by N. Scott Momaday
“There was only the dark infinity in which nothing was. And something happened. At the distance of a star something happened, and everything began. The Word did not come into being, but it was. It did not break upon the silence, but it was older than the silence and the silence was made of it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: House Made of Dawn, N. Scott Momaday, 1968
The quote describes a primordial void where existence emerges from an ancient, word-like force that precedes and creates silence.
In simple terms: Existence arises from an ancient, word-like void.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of foundational ideas.
Themes
creation
origin
silence
cosmology
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation on beginnings
- creative writing
- philosophical discourse
Key Concepts
primordial void
creative force
existential emergence
Questions to Reflect On
- What fundamental 'word' shapes your life?
- How does recognizing an origin affect your purpose?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application.
