Body Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Oryx and Crake, Margaret Atwood, 2003
Exhaustion can dominate both body and mind, making belief feel superficial and ineffective.
In simple terms: Physical and mental fatigue can render faith meaningless.
Key Takeaway
Address fatigue before relying on belief.
Themes
fatigue
faith
illusion
Mood
tired
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- work burnout
- health challenges
- personal crises
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish genuine belief from empty words?
- What restores you when fatigue overwhelms?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone cannot overcome deep exhaustion.
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