Blemish Quote by E.M. Forster
““I only know what it is that's wrong with him; not why it is." And what is it?" asked Lucy fearfully, expecting some harrowing tale. The old trouble; things won't fit." What things?" The things of the universe. It's quite true. They don't." Oh Mr. Emerson, whatever do you mean?" In his ordinary voice, so that she scarcely realized he was quoting poetry, he said: "'From far, from eve and morning, And yon twelve-winded sky, The stuff of life to knit me Blew hither: here am I." George and I both know this, but why does it distress him? We know that we come from the winds, and that we shall return to them; that all of life is perhaps a knot, a tangle, a blemish in the eternal smoothness. But why should this make us unhappy? Let us rather love one another, and work and rejoice. I don't believe in this world of sorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Passage to India, 1924
Characters grapple with existential uncertainty, feeling disconnected from the universe, yet seeking love and joy despite sorrow.
In simple terms: People feel lost but can find love and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Embrace connection despite existential doubt.
Themes
existentialism
love
human connection
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- philosophical discussion
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
meaning of life
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning amid uncertainty?
- How can love counteract existential dread?
A Different Perspective
Skepticism may hinder acceptance of joy.
