God Quote by Jace from Cassandra Clare's City of Bones
““Let me put it this way, my father believed in a righteous God. Deus volt, that was his motto- 'because God wills it.' It was the Crusaders' motto, and they went into battle and were slaughtered just like my father. And when I saw him lying dead in a pool of his own blood, I knew then that I hadn't stopped believing in God. I'd just stopped believing God cared. There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.””
About This Quote
Source Book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 2007
The speaker realizes that belief in a deity does not guarantee divine care; personal responsibility replaces reliance on fate.
In simple terms: Belief alone isn’t enough; we must act for ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for your own life.
Themes
faith
existentialism
personal responsibility
disillusionment
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- grief
- family loss
- spiritual crisis
- making choices
- self‑reliance
Key Concepts
theodicy
autonomy
meaninglessness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on external forces for meaning?
- How does personal agency shape your purpose?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not provide comfort or guidance in suffering.
