Conflict Quote by John Donne
““O! I shall soon despair, when I shall see That Thou lovest mankind well, yet wilt not choose me, And Satan hates me, yet is loth to lose me.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, Sonnet 10, 1633
The speaker feels abandoned by divine love, fearing that God's love for humanity excludes him and that even Satan is reluctant to lose him.
In simple terms: Feeling unchosen by God and feared by Satan.
Key Takeaway
Recognize worth beyond divine selection.
Themes
faith
despair
divine love
self-worth
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual reflection
- seeking acceptance
Key Concepts
theology
existential angst
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel excluded from love?
- How does perceived rejection shape identity?
A Different Perspective
Divine love may be universal, not personal.
