Falling in love Quote by Clive Barker
““So discretion was the by-word. They would take meant only when the hunger became crippling, and only then victims who were unlikely to be missed. They would refrain from infecting others, so as no to advertise their presence. if one was found, no other would risk exposure by going to his aid. Hard laws o live by, but not as hard as the consequences of breaking them. The rest was patience, and they were well used to that. Their liberator would come eventually, if they could only survive the wait. Few had any clue as to the shape he'd come in. But all knew his name. Cabal, he was called. Who Unmade Midian. Their prayers were full of him. On the next wind, let him come. If not now, then tomorrow. They might not have prayed so passionately had they known what a sea change his coming would bring. They might not have prayed at all had the know they prayed to themselves. But these were revelations for a later day. For now, they had simpler concerns. Keeping the children from the roofs at night, the bereaved from crying out too loud, the young in summer from falling in love with the human. It was a life.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thief of Always, 1992
A secretive group lives under strict rules, surviving by patience and hope for a mysterious savior, while managing everyday hardships.
In simple terms: People survive by strict rules, waiting for a savior.
Endure, stay patient, and hope for change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- keeping children safe
- managing grief
- protecting youth
- maintaining secrecy
- awaiting rescue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if your hoped‑for rescue never came?
- How do strict rules affect personal freedom?
The savior may never arrive, leaving them vulnerable.