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Angel Quote by Cassandra Clare

“He remembered his father saying that when angels fell, they fell in anguish, because once they had seen the face of God, and now they never would again.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““He remembered his father saying that when angels fell, they fell in anguish, because once they had seen the face of God, and now they never would again.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Book: The Infernal Devices, Cassandra Clare, 2009

Angels, after seeing God, fall in anguish, implying divine loss brings profound sorrow.

In simple terms: Seeing God and then losing that sight causes deep pain.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the pain of losing divine connection.

Themes

spirituality loss anguish divine mythology

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

mythic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • theological study
  • creative writing
  • personal meditation
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

angelic fall theodicy existential sorrow faith crisis mythic storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does losing sight of the divine symbolize?
  • How does anguish shape an angel's purpose?
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Interpretation may differ across religious traditions.

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