Arsenic Quote by Jodi Picoult
“Yes, she is." He looks at me, his face carved in pain. "She is dying, Sara. She will die, either tonight or tomorrow or maybe a year from now if we're really lucky. You heard what Dr. Chance said. Arsenic's not a cure. It just postpones what's coming." My eyes fill up with tears. "But I love her," I say, because that is reason enough.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: My Sister's Keeper, 2004
A character faces a loved one's terminal illness, acknowledging love as sufficient reason to endure.
In simple terms: Love justifies enduring suffering.
Key Takeaway
Hold love close when facing loss.
Themes
mortality
love
suffering
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
narrative
emotional
When to use this quote
- hospital visits
- family grief
- end‑of‑life decisions
Key Concepts
ethics
caregiving
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love enable you to do?
- How to support others in grief?
A Different Perspective
Love may not ease practical hardships.
