The torments of hell abide for ever… If all the earth and…
“The torments of hell abide for ever… If all the earth and sea were sand, and every thousandth year a bird should come, and take away one grain of this sand, it would be a long time ere that vast heap of sand were emptied; yet, if after all that time the damned may come out of hell, there were some hope; but this word EVER breaks the heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hell’s suffering seems endless, yet hope persists even for the damned.
In simple terms: Hope endures amid despair.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope despite suffering.
Themes
suffering
hope
eternity
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope in darkness?
- How do you reconcile suffering with faith?
A Different Perspective
Hope may feel futile in extreme pain.