Cruelty Quote by Graham Greene
““Nobody here could ever talk about a heaven on earth. Heaven remained rigidly in its proper place on the other side of death, and on this side flourished the injustices, the cruelties, the meanness that elsewhere people so cleverly hushed up. Here you could love human beings nearly as God loved them, knowing the worst: you didn’t love a pose, a pretty dress, a sentiment artfully assumed.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, Graham Greene, 1951
Humanity’s flaws are stark, yet love can be profound despite imperfections.
In simple terms: Love can be deep even amid cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite flaws.
Themes
love
human nature
imperfection
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- social justice
- personal growth
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
morality
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean to you?
- How can we confront cruelty while loving?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing love may ignore real suffering.
