Bitter Quote by Alice Hoffman
““The wickedness of the world was a part of creation, I knew this, and the Angel of Death had been created on that day when life first appeared, yet i was embittered, I wept for what i had lost and what the world had lost and would yet lose again.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The World’s Edge” by Alice Hoffman, 2012
Life’s inherent wickedness stems from creation’s original flaw; even death is a product, provoking grief and loss.
In simple terms: Creation includes inherent evil, causing sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and mourn the world’s brokenness.
Themes
suffering
creation
loss
grief
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- coping with grief
- philosophical reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theodicy
existentialism
spiritual lament
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to accept inherent evil?
- How can grief become a path to growth?
A Different Perspective
Grief may lead to despair if not processed constructively.
