Fairy tale Quote by Karl Marlantes
““You know what I do? I lose my heart.” Cortell’s throat suddenly tightened, strangling his words. “I lose my heart.” He took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure. He exhaled and went on quietly, back in control. “I sit there and I don’t see any hope. Hope gone.” Cortell was seeing his dead friends. “Then, the sky turn gray again in the east, and you know what I do? I choose all over to keep believin’. All along I know Jesus could maybe be just some fairy tale, and I could be just this one big fool. I choose anyway.” He turned away from his inward images and returned to the blackness of the world around him. “It ain’t no easy thing.””
About This Quote
A character expresses emotional loss, hopelessness, and a conflicted faith, yet chooses to keep believing despite doubts.
In simple terms: Heartbroken yet hopeful; faith despite uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope even when doubt overwhelms.
Themes
faith
hope
despair
resilience
Mood
somber
determined
Type
fictional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- recovering from loss
- spiritual questioning
Key Concepts
existentialism
spiritual struggle
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels the character’s decision to keep believing?
- Can hope exist without faith?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be fragile; belief may be questioned.
