Lord god Quote by Honoré de Balzac
““Ah! Lord God in heaven! how ill Thy world is ordered! Thou hast a Son, if what they tell us is true, and yet Thou leavest us to suffer so through our children.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: La Peau de chagrin, Honoré de Balzac, 1831
The speaker laments divine injustice, questioning why suffering, especially of children, persists despite divine promise.
In simple terms: Why does God allow suffering, especially for kids?
Key Takeaway
Reflect on compassion and societal responsibility.
Themes
theodicy
human suffering
divine justice
childhood
faith
Mood
thoughtful
somber
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
social
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- social reform
- philanthropy
- education
- mental health support
Key Concepts
existential questioning
moral philosophy
spiritual doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What can individuals do to alleviate children's suffering?
- How does belief shape response to injustice?
A Different Perspective
Answers may differ across cultures; faith may not resolve all pain.
