Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
““everything else is in motion while God does not move at all. God sits still, perfectly at rest, the silver dollar at the bottom of the well, the question.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Poisonwood Bible", 1998
Everything moves except God, who remains still like a coin at the bottom of a well, symbolizing ultimate stillness.
In simple terms: God is unmoved while everything else changes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the constancy amidst life's motion.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
stillness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- faith journeys
- nature
- meditation
- artistic reflection
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
existential thought
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stillness affect your worldview?
- What does the well metaphor suggest about depth?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine immobility can vary.
