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“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Sandman: Season of Mists", 1990

He urges honoring all obligations, even to dark forces, and remembering past connections.

In simple terms: Give the devil his due, remember friends and gods.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge debts and memories.

Themes

responsibility memory spirituality

Mood

reflective somber

Type

mythic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • rituals
  • personal reflection
  • honoring past

Key Concepts

mythology ethical duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What debts do you owe to unseen forces?
  • How do you keep old relationships alive?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting darker aspects can cause imbalance.

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