Darkness Quote by Margaret Atwood
““What she read was a series of short connected lyrics, “Isis in Darkness.” The Egyptian Queen of Heaven and Earth was wandering in the Underworld, gathering up pieces of the murdered and dismembered body of her lover Osiris. At the same time, it was her own body she was putting back together; and it was also the physical universe. She was creating the universe by an act of love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, 2003
A mythic narrative links personal healing with cosmic creation, suggesting love rebuilds both self and universe.
In simple terms: Love heals and rebuilds self and world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love as a creative, restorative force.
Themes
myth
love
creation
healing
cosmos
Mood
hopeful
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
mythic
When to use this quote
- grief recovery
- relationship repair
- artistic inspiration
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
mythology
psychology
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love transform personal pain into broader meaning?
- What limits exist when equating emotional repair with cosmic creation?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex trauma and scientific processes.
