There are sicknesses that walk in darkness; and there are…
““There are sicknesses that walk in darkness; and there are exterminating angels, that fly wrapt up in the curtains of immateriality and an uncommunicating nature; whom we cannot see, but we feel their force, and sink under their sword. —Jeremy Taylor, “A Funeral Sermon””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Invisible forces, both harmful and protective, affect us; we sense them even if unseen.
In simple terms: Unseen forces influence us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unseen influences.
Themes
spirituality
fear
metaphor
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- decision making
- health
- creative work
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen factors shape your choices?
- How do you differentiate intuition from fear?
A Different Perspective
Attributing too much to unseen forces can lead to fatalism.