Failure Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
““It’s true that if your religion failed to deliver a miracle, that a human sacrifice would certainly follow." "Ah...quite. You are a man of acute insight." "That’s not insight. That’s a personal guarantee.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Curse of Chalion, 2001
When faith fails, people may turn to extreme measures, showing desperation for certainty.
In simple terms: Failure of faith can lead to extreme actions.
Key Takeaway
Beware of desperation driving harmful choices.
Themes
faith
despair
extremism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- religious conflict
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to extreme solutions?
- How can societies offer healthier coping?
A Different Perspective
Not all will resort to sacrifice; alternatives exist.
