Kindness Quote by Geraldine Brooks
““My Tom died as babies do, gently and without complaint. Because they have been such a little time with us, they seem to hold to life but weakly. I used to wonder if it was so because the memory of Heaven still lived within them, so that in leaving here they do not fear death as we do, who no longer know with certainty where it is our spirits go. This, I thought, must be the kindness that God does for them and for us, since He gives so many infants such a little while to bide with us.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Chord, 2015
The quote reflects on the fragile, brief lives of infants, suggesting their innocence shields them from fear of death, and that divine kindness grants them short time with us.
In simple terms: Infants die gently, perhaps because they lack fear of death.
Key Takeaway
Cherish the brief moments with loved ones.
Themes
mortality
innocence
faith
divine kindness
grief
Mood
somber
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
emotional
When to use this quote
- parenting
- caregiving
- loss
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
theology
existential reflection
human fragility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in divine kindness affect mourning?
- What comforts can we find in the idea of innocent souls?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may overlook the pain of those left behind and the complexity of grief.
![“Unless we're very intentional about meditating on these truths [that show God's love], they slip from our thoughts like misty dreams that evaporate in the morning light. That's why Luther said we must take heed then, to embrace...the love and kindness of God...[and to] daily excercise [our] faith…” quote by Elyse Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/025/elyse-fitzpatrick-19135_doubt_unless-we-re-very-intentional-about-medi_259795.jpg)
