Children Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
““The Father of Winter says tells Ista, "...For my great-souled child is very late, and lost upon his road. My calling voice cannot reach him. He cannot see the light in my window, for he is sundered from me, blind and deaf and stumbling, with none to take his hand and guide him. Yet you may touch him, in his darkness. And I may touch you, in yours. Then take you this thread to draw him through the maze, where I cannot go." Later, Ista delivers the message, "Your Father calls you to His Court. You need not pack; you go garbed in glory as you stand. He waits eagerly by His palace doors to welcome you, and has prepared a place at His high table by His side, in the company of the great-souled, honored, and best-beloved. In this I speak true. Bend your head.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe, 1993
A divine figure reaches out to guide a lost soul, emphasizing mutual support and shared struggle in darkness.
In simple terms: God offers help to those who are lost and blind.
Key Takeaway
Seek connection and help others in their darkness.
Themes
spirituality
guidance
interdependence
hope
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- mental health
- spiritual seeking
- community building
Key Concepts
divine intervention
shared humanity
faith
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you offer support to someone who feels lost?
- What does “touching in darkness” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application without concrete steps.
