Angel Quote by Kerry Greenwood
“And they need not cause you grief. As my Highland grandmother said-and she had the Sight-Tis not the dead ye have to be concerned about! Beware of the Living! And she was a wise woman. The dead are beyond your help or mine, poor things. But the living need us. Thirty souls at the least, Phryne, are still on that island to praise God who might now be angels-or devils.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Edge by Kerry Greenwood, 2010
The quote warns that the living, not the dead, need our concern and help, urging focus on present struggles.
In simple terms: Help the living, not the dead.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize aiding those still alive.
Themes
responsibility
compassion
life
death
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- family caregiving
- community support
- mental health
- disaster relief
Key Concepts
ethics
humanism
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance remembering the dead with supporting the living?
- What obligations do we have to those still alive?
A Different Perspective
The dead may still influence emotions, complicating decisions.
