Blame Quote by Louise Erdrich
““Power dies, power goes under and gutters out, ungraspable. It is momentary, quick of flight and liable to deceive. As soon as you rely on the possession it is gone. Forget that it ever existed, and it returns. I never made the mistake of thinking that I owned my own strength, that was my secret. And so I never was alone in my failures. I was never to blame entirely when all was lost, when my desperate cures had no effect on the suffering of those I loved. For who can blame a man waiting, the doors open, the windows open, food offered, arms stretched wide? Who can blame him if the visitor does not arrive.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Future Home of the Living God, Louise Erdrich, 2017
Power is fleeting and unreliable; relying on it leads to disappointment and shared responsibility for failure.
In simple terms: Power is temporary and deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, share burdens.
Themes
impermanence
responsibility
humility
failure
trust
Mood
reflective
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- leadership
- relationships
- health crises
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle loss of control?
- What does sharing failure teach you?
A Different Perspective
Power cannot be owned; it returns when forgotten, but dependence creates vulnerability.
