Miserable humanity was clamouring from the depths of its…
““Miserable humanity was clamouring from the depths of its abyss of suffering, and the clamour swept along, sending a shudder down every spine, for one and all were plunged in agony, refusing to die, longing to compel God to grant them eternal life. Ah ! life, life! That was what all those unfortunates, who had come from so far, amid so many obstacles, wanted - that was the one boon they asked for, in their wild desire to live it over again, to live it always! O Lord, whatever our misery, whatever the torment of our life may be, cure us, grant that we may begin to live again and suffer once more what we have suffered already. However unhappy we may be, to be is what we wish. It is not heaven that we ask Thee for, it is earth; and grant that we may leave it at the latest possible moment , never leave it indeed, if such be Thy good pleasure. And even when we no longer implore a physical cure, but a moral favour, it is still happiness that we ask for; happiness , the thirst for which alone consumes us. Oh Lord, grant that we may be happy and healthy; let us live, ay, let us live forever!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A desperate plea for life and happiness, rejecting death and seeking endless renewal despite suffering.
In simple terms: A yearning for endless life and joy despite pain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life’s challenges, seek meaning beyond suffering.
Themes
existential
despair
hope
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- terminal illness
- war trauma
- personal crisis
- philosophical reflection
Key Concepts
mortality
renewal
human desire
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly live?
- Can endless desire be fulfilled?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of acceptance and mortality.