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Armageddon Quote by Neil Gaiman

“Everything had been going so well, he'd had it really under his thumb these few centuries. That's how it goes, you think you're on top of the world, and suddenly they spring Armageddon on you.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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““Everything had been going so well, he'd had it really under his thumb these few centuries. That's how it goes, you think you're on top of the world, and suddenly they spring Armageddon on you.””

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Neil Gaiman Book of Short Stories, 2015

Success breeds complacency; sudden catastrophe can shatter perceived control.

In simple terms: Power is fragile; disaster can strike.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and prepared.

Themes

hubris impermanence unexpected disaster

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • business success
  • personal achievements
  • technological breakthroughs
  • environmental crises

Key Concepts

ego control vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can you build against sudden loss?
  • How do you maintain perspective during success?
A Different Perspective

Not all setbacks are catastrophic; resilience matters.

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