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“She repeated continually, "My God! my God!" But neither "God" nor "my" had any meaning to her.” quote by Leo Tolstoy
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““She repeated continually, "My God! my God!" But neither "God" nor "my" had any meaning to her.””

Leo Tolstoy

About This Quote

Source Novel: War and Peace, 1869

She cries out for a deity, yet the words lack personal significance, showing emptiness of ritual without belief.

In simple terms: She shouts but the words mean nothing to her.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when language becomes hollow.

Themes

faith existentialism meaninglessness

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

literary existential

When to use this quote

  • religious crisis
  • personal reflection
  • search for meaning
  • spiritual doubt
  • existential questioning

Key Concepts

spiritual emptiness ritual personal belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever use words that feel empty?
  • How does ritual shape belief?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overlook the comfort some find in repeated prayer despite lack of rational meaning.

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