Birth and death Quote by Neil Cross
““Okay then. That's what I'll do. I'll tell you a story. Can you hear them? All these people who lived in terror of you and your judgment. All these people whose ancestors devoted themselves, sacrificed themselves to you. Can you hear them singing? Oh you like to think you're a god. But you're not a god. You're just a parasite. Eaten with jealousy and envy and longing for the lives of others. You feed on them. On the memory of love and loss and birth and death and joy and sorrow, so... so come on then. Take mine. Take my memories. But I hope you're got a big a big appetite. Because I've lived a long life. And I've seen a few things. I walked away from the last great Time War. I marked the passing of the Time Lords. I saw the birth of the universe and watched as time ran out, moment by moment, until nothing remained. No time, no space. Just me! I walked in universes where the laws of physics were devised by the mind of a madman! And I watched universes freeze and creation burn! I have seen things you wouldn't believe! I have lost things you will never understand! And I know things, secrets that must never be told, knowledge that must never be spoken! Knowledge that will make parasite gods blaze! So come on then! Take it! Take it all, baby! Have it! You have it all!””
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Torchwood, Episode "The Time War", 2008
A speaker confronts a parasitic entity, offering memories and warning of its insatiable hunger.
In simple terms: He challenges a god‑like parasite by sharing his life’s memories.
Key Takeaway
Beware of entities that feed on human experience.
Themes
power
memory
existence
Mood
intense
dramatic
Type
fictional
monologue
When to use this quote
- science fiction
- philosophical monologue
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
mythology
cosmology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories would you sacrifice?
- How do you confront overwhelming forces?
A Different Perspective
The entity may not be literal, but symbolic of addiction.
