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Commitment Quote by Susan Cooper

“And at the last all shall be safe, and evil thrust out never to return. And so that the trust be kept, he said, I give it into your charge, and your sons', and your sons' sons, until the day come.” quote by Susan Cooper
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““And at the last all shall be safe, and evil thrust out never to return. And so that the trust be kept, he said, I give it into your charge, and your sons', and your sons' sons, until the day come.””

Susan Cooper

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Is Rising, by Susan Cooper, 1973

A promise that evil will be permanently defeated and responsibility passed through generations.

In simple terms: Evil ends, duty continues.

Key Takeaway

Trust and protect future generations.

Themes

faith responsibility hope justice

Mood

hopeful determined reflective

Type

literary inspirational prophetic

When to use this quote

  • family guardianship
  • political leadership
  • community stewardship

Key Concepts

prophecy moral order legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we ensure trust is kept?
  • What responsibilities do we inherit?
A Different Perspective

May overlook complexities of evil's persistence.

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