Every night Quote by D.H. Lawrence
““Make him stop drinking'. He prayed every night. " 'Lord, let my father die', he prayed very often. 'Let him not be killed at pit'", he prayed when, after tea, the father did not come home from work.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Prayer”, 1911
A man’s desperate prayers reflect fear of loss and desire for control over fate.
In simple terms: Prayer reveals fear and hope.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, cherish present.
Themes
faith
family
mortality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Coping with illness
- family crises
- grief counseling
- personal loss
Key Concepts
Existential dread
spiritual yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about human need for control?
- How do we cope when prayers feel unheard?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not change outcomes; acceptance is key.
