Death Quote by Neil Gaiman
““DEATH: "Mostly they aren't too keen to see me. They fear the sunless lands. But they enter your realm each night without fear." MORPHEUS: "And I am far more terrible than you, sister.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sandman, 1990
Death notes that others avoid her, yet she traverses the night fearlessly; Morpheus claims she is terrifying.
In simple terms: Death is feared yet unafraid; Morpheus sees her as terrifying.
Acknowledge the paradox of fear and power.
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When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- psychology
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we fear the unknown?
- How does power change perception?
May anthropomorphize abstract concepts.