Angel Quote by Courtney Allison Moulton
““One by one the angels had come to the top of Har Megiddo where I sat, holding her body close to mine after she'd died. I'd fought alongside them in battle, but up close, when they stood quietly watching us, they looked as beautiful as they looked unreal. the angels weren't supposed to feel emotions, but they were all weeping. All of them. Their tear stained their flawless faces like rain running in rivulets across stone. Azrael was the only one of then who came to me, knelt in front of me and took her from my arms. He was the angel of death come to carry his sister home. I din't want to give her up, knowing it would be the last time I ever saw her face. I had died on that wretched hill with her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Angel's Blade by Courtney Allison Moulton, 2015
A soldier confronts loss as angels, normally emotionless, weep for a fallen comrade, highlighting grief’s universality even among divine beings.
In simple terms: Even divine beings can feel grief for loss.
Key Takeaway
Accept that sorrow is natural, even for the seemingly unfeeling.
Themes
grief
loss
divine
humanity
war
Mood
somber
reflective
poignant
Type
literary
emotional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battlefield mourning
- funeral rites
- comforting the dying
- processing trauma
Key Concepts
empathy
mortality
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with grief when it feels overwhelming?
- Can sorrow be a bridge between humanity and the divine?
A Different Perspective
The portrayal may romanticize angels, reducing complex emotions to melodrama.
