Beneath that arch of unmoved and eternal lights: some, so remote from this little earth that the learned tell us it is doubtful whether their rays have been yet discovered it, as a point in space where anything is suffered or done: the shadows of the night were broad and black.

Summary

This quote describes a scene with distant stars shining in the sky, casting a celestial glow. The lights are seen as eternal and undisturbed, highlighting the insignificance of human activities in comparison. It also mentions the shadows of the night being vast and dark, suggesting the contrast between the vastness and mystery of the universe and the limited understanding of humanity. The quote emphasizes the humbling nature of the cosmos and the smallness of human existence in its grandeur.

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