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On the subject of God. He is not dead; and he is not a…

“On the subject of God. He is not dead; and he is not a fable. He is not mocked nor forgotten — Successfully. God is a lion that comes in the night. God is a hawk gliding among the stars —” quote by Robinson Jeffers
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““On the subject of God. He is not dead; and he is not a fable. He is not mocked nor forgotten — Successfully. God is a lion that comes in the night. God is a hawk gliding among the stars —””

Robinson Jeffers

About This Quote

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

God is portrayed as a powerful, ever‑present force, not a myth, inspiring awe and reverence.

In simple terms: God is real, powerful, and present.

Key Takeaway

Consider the enduring presence of the divine.

Themes

faith spirituality nature

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • nature walks
  • contemplation
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

theology mythology symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you sense a divine presence?
  • How does nature reflect spirituality?
A Different Perspective

Skeptics may view such imagery as metaphor, not literal truth.

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