Books Quote by Leif Enger
“Real miracles bother people, like strange sudden pains unknown in medical literature. It's true: They rebut every rule all we good citizens take comfort in. Lazarus obeying orders and climbing up out of the grave - now there's a miracle, and you can bet it upset a lot of folks who were standing around at the time. When a person dies, the earth is generally unwilling to cough him back up. A miracle contradicts the will of the earth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Leif Enger, 2012
Miracles challenge accepted norms and comfort, unsettling those who rely on predictable order.
In simple terms: Miracles disrupt normal expectations.
Key Takeaway
Question the comfort of routine.
Themes
discomfort
belief
order
miracle
Mood
uneasy
thoughtful
curious
Type
philosophical
critical
reflective
When to use this quote
- medical research
- legal systems
- personal crises
- public policy
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive dissonance
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when the unexpected challenges your assumptions?
- What role does comfort play in resisting change?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be dismissed as anomalies, limiting openness to new possibilities.
