God Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
“If you lose your reason, you lose it into the hands of God…It's the only place where anything is safe. And when you're dead it's only what's there you'll have. Nothing else.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, 1946
When rational control is gone, one must trust a higher power for safety, especially in death where only that trust remains.
In simple terms: Loss of reason leads to reliance on faith for safety after death.
Key Takeaway
Trust higher purpose when logic fails.
Themes
faith
trust
mortality
control
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
philosophical
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life planning
- spiritual crisis
- decision making under stress
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you trust if you could not think?
- How does faith shape your view of death?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not guarantee comfort for everyone; some seek agency.
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