Old wounds Quote by Laura Wiess
““I would not willingly peel back the scar tissue protecting the deepest chambers of my heart and reveal the bruised hollows pooled with the blood of old wounds – the terror comes just thinking about it – but now, facing darkness I am left with no choice. I love you, and because of that am going to try and raise the dead. – Louise Bell Closson, How It Ends””
About This Quote
Source Novel: How It Ends, 2020
Facing darkness, love compels one to attempt impossible feats like resurrecting the dead.
In simple terms: Love drives daring actions in darkness.
Key Takeaway
Act out of love despite fear.
Themes
love
courage
grief
Mood
somber
determined
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- heroic quests
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
mythology
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'raising the dead' symbolize for you?
- How does love transform fear into action?
A Different Perspective
Resurrection may be metaphorical, not literal.
