Art Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“Thou art indeed just, Lord, if I contend With thee; but, sir, so what I plead is just. Why do sinners' ways prosper? and why must Disappointment all I endeavour end?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wreck of the Deutschland", 1877
Justice feels elusive; even the righteous question why wrongdoing thrives and disappointment persists.
In simple terms: Justice seems unfair and disappointing.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding of suffering.
Themes
justice
faith
suffering
disappointment
theodicy
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical debate
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theology
poetry
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we expect fairness?
- How can faith persist amid injustice?
A Different Perspective
It assumes a binary view of good and evil.
