Darkness Quote by Anonymous
““There are sicknesses that walk in darkness; and there are exterminating angels, that fly wrapt up in the curtains of immateriality and an uncommunicating nature; whom we cannot see, but we feel their force, and sink under their sword. —Jeremy Taylor, “A Funeral Sermon””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “A Funeral Sermon”, 1650s
Invisible forces, both harmful and protective, affect us; we sense them even if unseen.
In simple terms: Unseen forces influence us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unseen influences.
Themes
spirituality
fear
metaphor
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- grief
- decision making
- health
- creative work
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen factors shape your choices?
- How do you differentiate intuition from fear?
A Different Perspective
Attributing too much to unseen forces can lead to fatalism.
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