Death Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““We turn to stories and pictures and music because they show us who and what and why we are, and what our relationship is to life and death, what is essential, and what, despite the arbitrariness of falling beams, will not burn.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Stories, art, and music help us understand existence, mortality, and essential truths, persisting despite chaotic events.
In simple terms: Art reveals essential truths about life and death.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning through creative expression.
Themes
art
existence
meaning
death
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- education
- therapy
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
narrative
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art shape your view of mortality?
- What essential truths do you find in stories?
A Different Perspective
May overlook scientific explanations.
