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“Make him stop drinking'. He prayed every night. " 'Lord, let my father die', he prayed very often. 'Let him not be killed at pit'", he prayed when, after tea, the father did not come home from work.” quote by D.H. Lawrence
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““Make him stop drinking'. He prayed every night. " 'Lord, let my father die', he prayed very often. 'Let him not be killed at pit'", he prayed when, after tea, the father did not come home from work.””

D.H. Lawrence

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man’s desperate prayers reflect fear of loss and desire for control over fate.

In simple terms: Prayer reveals fear and hope.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, cherish present.

Themes

faith family mortality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Coping with illness
  • family crises
  • grief counseling
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

Existential dread spiritual yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about human need for control?
  • How do we cope when prayers feel unheard?
A Different Perspective

Prayer may not change outcomes; acceptance is key.

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