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Believe Quote by Cassandra Clare

“And when I saw him lying dead in a pool of his own blood, I knew then that I hadn't stopped believing in God. I'd just stopped believing God cared. There might be a God, Clary, and there might be not. Either way, we're on our own.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““And when I saw him lying dead in a pool of his own blood, I knew then that I hadn't stopped believing in God. I'd just stopped believing God cared. There might be a God, Clary, and there might be not. Either way, we're on our own.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Princess, 2010

Seeing death made the narrator doubt God’s care, yet belief in a higher power persists despite uncertainty.

In simple terms: Faith persists even when God seems absent.

Key Takeaway

Maintain belief while questioning.

Themes

faith doubt existence

Mood

melancholic thoughtful

Type

literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual exploration
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile loss with belief?
  • What role does doubt play in faith?
A Different Perspective

Skepticism can erode faith.

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