Blood Quote by Knut Hamsun
““Love is God’s first word, the first thought that sailed through his mind. When he said: Let there by light! there was love. And he was well-pleased with what he had made, nor did he wish any of it unmade. And love was the world’s origin and the world’s ruler; but all its ways are filled with flowers and blood, flowers and blood.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen, 1884
Love is portrayed as the divine origin and governing force of the world, intertwined with both beauty and suffering.
In simple terms: Love is the first divine thought, shaping the world with joy and pain.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s power and its complex nature.
Themes
love
divinity
duality
creation
pain
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love influence your actions?
- Can love exist without suffering?
A Different Perspective
Love alone cannot solve all problems; it coexists with hardship.
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