Child Quote by Cormac McCarthy
“Only now is the child finally divested of all that he has been. His origins are become remote as is his destiny and not again in all the world's turning will there be terrains so wild and barbarous to try whether the stuff of creation may be shaped to man's will or whether his own heart is not another kind of clay.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Blood Meridian, 1985
Human destiny becomes distant as origins fade, leaving a wild, untamed landscape where creation confronts will.
In simple terms: Origins fade, leaving a wild terrain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of control.
Themes
existentialism
philosophy
human nature
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic expression
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
determinism
free will
creation myth
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “wild terrain” symbolize?
- Can humanity truly master creation?
A Different Perspective
Not all chaos can be shaped by will.
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