Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

And really, the reason we think of death in celestial terms is that the visible firmament, especially at night (above our blacked-out Paris with the gaunt arches of its Boulevard Exelmans and the ceaseless Alpine gurgle of desolate latrines), is the most adequate and ever-present symbol of that vast silent explosion.

And really, the reason we think of death in celestial terms

Summary

This quote suggests that people connect the concept of death with celestial imagery because the expansive and awe-inspiring night sky, particularly when contrasted with the desolate urban landscape, serves as a fitting representation of the profound and overwhelming finality associated with death. The powerful imagery of the night sky acts as a constant reminder of the vastness and mysteriousness of the universe, evoking thoughts of mortality and the transcendent nature of death.

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By Vladimir Nabokov

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