Skip to content

Cruel Quote by Stephen King

“God is cruel,” David said in a voice almost too low to hear.” quote by Stephen King
Download Open image
““God is cruel,” David said in a voice almost too low to hear.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Stand, Stephen King, 1978

A character expresses a belief that divine power can be harsh and indifferent.

In simple terms: God can seem cruel.

Key Takeaway

Consider empathy for suffering.

Themes

faith suffering divine existential literature

Mood

dark reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual doubt
  • moral contemplation

Key Concepts

theodicy human anguish

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this belief shape actions?
  • Can suffering be transformed?
A Different Perspective

The view may ignore compassion and hope.

3.5 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Stephen King

Explore all 3,589 Stephen King quotes

More Cruel quotes

Browse all 1,069 Cruel quotes