Marriage Quote by Terry Pratchett
““After my wife was killed in that pogrom in Russia, I came to England with only my tools, and when I saw the white cliffs of Dover, alone without my wife, I said, "God, today I don’t believe in you anymore." "What did God say?" Dodger had asked. Solomon had sighed theatrically, as if he had been put upon by the question, and then smiled and said, “Mmm, God said to me, ‘I understand, Solomon; let me know when you change your mind.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld – The Fifth Elephant, 1999
A grieving man loses faith after tragedy, yet God responds with patience, inviting reconsideration later.
In simple terms: Loss of faith leads to questioning, but divine patience remains.
Key Takeaway
Consider that doubt can coexist with hope.
Themes
faith
grief
divine patience
human vulnerability
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
philosophical
conversational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- seeking meaning
- conversational reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doubt with hope?
- What role does patience play in faith?
A Different Perspective
The response may seem vague, offering no concrete reassurance.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
