Continually Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““She repeated continually, "My God! my God!" But neither "God" nor "my" had any meaning to her.””
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.
Recognize when language becomes hollow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious crisis
- personal reflection
- search for meaning
- spiritual doubt
- existential questioning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever use words that feel empty?
- How does ritual shape belief?
The quote may overlook the comfort some find in repeated prayer despite lack of rational meaning.