Holiness Quote by Annie Dillard
““This hospital, like every other, is a hole in the universe through which holiness issues in blasts. It blows both ways, in and out of time.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Holy the, Annie Dillard, 1974
Hospitals are paradoxical spaces where suffering and sanctity intersect, affecting time and existence.
In simple terms: Hospitals are sacred yet painful.
Key Takeaway
Respect the paradox.
Themes
healthcare
spirituality
paradox
time
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- patient care
- medical ethics
- personal healing
- crisis response
Key Concepts
existentialism
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a hospital’s environment affect healing?
- Can we honor both suffering and holiness?
A Different Perspective
Focus on physical care can ignore spiritual needs.
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