Cords Quote by Brian Francis Slattery
““These cords that God makes, Reverend Bauxite thought, we stand holding one end while they run taut into the darkness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Days of the Earth by Brian Francis Slattery, 2015
Divine connections are imagined as cords extending into unknown darkness, suggesting faith in unseen forces.
In simple terms: Faith in unseen forces guides us.
Key Takeaway
Trust the unseen ties that bind us.
Themes
faith
mystery
spirituality
Mood
reflective
mysterious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- exploration
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive unseen influences in your life?
- What gives you confidence in the unknown?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine cords vary across cultures.
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![“Before the coming of Jesus Christ, men fled away from God and, being attached to the earth, refused to unite themselves to their Creator. But the loving God has drawn them to Himself by the bonds of love, as He promised by the prophet Osee [Hosea]: "I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with…” quote by Alphonsus Liguori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b20/alphonsus-liguori-3787_adam_before-the-coming-of-jesus-christ-men-fl_281227.jpg)
![“When your spinal cord freezes up, you're vulnerable to everything. But he [Chrestopher Reese] was tough as nails. And he kept a great, kind of dark sense of humor about it, but also was able to accomplish amazing things.” quote by Robin Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/893/robin-williams-682_able_when-your-spinal-cord-freezes-up-you-re_173136.jpg)
