Brick wall Quote by Neil Gaiman
““dark light. [Not actually an oxymoron. It's the color past ultra-violet. The technical term for it is infrablack. It can be seen quite easily under experimental conditions. To perform the experiment simply select a healthy brick wall with a good run-up, and, lowering your head, charge. The color that flashes in bursts behind your eyes, behind the pain, just before you die, is infra-black.]””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Dark Light", 2018
A speculative description of an ultra‑violet phenomenon that appears at the brink of death, evoking mystery and awe.
In simple terms: A strange color flashes before dying.
Key Takeaway
Explore the unknown and confront mortality.
Themes
science fiction
death
perception
color theory
philosophy
Mood
mysterious
thought‑provoking
poetic
Type
fiction
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art
- philosophical discussion
- medical ethics
- education
Key Concepts
existential wonder
sensory experience
metaphysical speculation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “infra‑black” symbolize?
- How does confronting death change perspective?
A Different Perspective
Scientific basis is fictional; may mislead.
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