Chaplain Quote by C.S. Lewis
““How wicked it would be, if we could, to call the dead back! She said not to me but to the chaplain, 'I am at peace with God.' She smiled, but not at me. Poi si torno all' eterna fontana.””
About This Quote
The speaker wishes they could resurrect the dead, but the dead person finds peace with God, not with the speaker.
In simple terms: Desire to bring back loved ones clashes with acceptance of death.
Key Takeaway
Respect the dead’s peace and let go.
Themes
grief
spirituality
acceptance
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- funeral rites
- personal loss
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
afterlife
peace
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor those who have passed?
- What does peace with God mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The dead cannot be summoned; closure must come from living.
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