Arms wide open Quote by Khaled Hosseini
““But they were wasting their time. Because Hassan stood with his arms wide open, smiling, waiting for the kite. And may God—if He exists, that is—strike me blind if the kite didn’t just drop into his outstretched arms.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Kite Runner, 2003
A desperate hope that fate will intervene, reflecting deep longing for redemption and rescue.
In simple terms: Hopeful plea for fate to bring a miracle.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate patience and faith while working toward your goals.
Themes
hope
redemption
faith
longing
Mood
hopeful
poetic
melancholic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- waiting for opportunities
- seeking forgiveness
- rebuilding relationships
- overcoming loss
Key Concepts
destiny
human vulnerability
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take while hoping for a miracle?
- How do you balance faith and effort?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine intervention may ignore personal agency.
