Children Quote by Jane Rule
““...I think everything has value, absolute value, a child, a house, a day's work, the sky. But nothing will save us. We were never meant to be saved." "What were we meant for then?" "To love the whole damned world.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Girls”, Jane Rule, 1964
All things have intrinsic value, yet humanity feels doomed without purpose, finding salvation in love for the world.
In simple terms: Everything has value, love saves us.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love as a purpose‑driven response.
Themes
existence
value
love
Mood
hopeful
melancholic
Type
novelistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- philosophy
- spirituality
- activism
Key Concepts
meaninglessness
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your life meaning?
- How can love translate into action?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not solve systemic issues.
