I understand, of course, what an upheaval of the universe…
““I understand, of course, what an upheaval of the universe it will be when everything in heaven and earth blends in one hymn of praise and everything that lives and has lived cries aloud: 'Thou art just, O Lord, for Thy ways are revealed.' When the mother embraces the fiend who threw her child to the dogs, and all three cry aloud with tears, 'Thou art just, O Lord!' then, of course, the crown of knowledge will be reached and all will be made clear. But what pulls me up here is that I can't accept that harmony.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Even profound divine justice may feel intolerable; harmony can be unsettling.
In simple terms: Divine justice can be hard to accept.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery of truth.
Themes
faith
justice
human suffering
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
theodicy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of divine justice challenge you?
- Can discomfort coexist with belief?
A Different Perspective
Seeking absolute harmony may ignore necessary questioning.