Gaze Quote by Terry Pratchett
““There will be justice', said Brutha. 'If there is no justice, there is nothing'. He was aware of a small voice in his head, too faint yet to distinguish words. 'Justice?' said Vorbis. The idea seemed to enrage him. He spun around to the crowd of bishops. 'Did you hear him? There will be justice? Om has judged! Through me! This is justice!' There was a speck in the sun now, speeding towards the Citadel. And the little voice was saying left left left up up left right a bit left - The mass of metal under him was getting uncomfortably hot. 'He comes now', said Brutha. Vorbis waved his hand to the great facade of the temple. 'Men built this. We built this', he said. 'And what did Om do? Om comes? Let him come! Let him judge between us!' 'He comes now', Brutha repeated. 'The God.' People looked apprehensively upwards. There was that moment, just one moment, when the world holds its breath and against all experience waits for a miracle. - up left now, when I say three, one, two, THREE - 'Vorbis?' croaked Brutha. 'What?' snapped the deacon. 'You're going to die.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Small Gods, Discworld series, 1992
A character cries for justice, invoking divine judgment, while a chaotic battle ensues, highlighting faith and desperation.
In simple terms: A desperate plea for justice amid chaos, invoking a god.
Seek justice through action, not just prayer.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war zones
- religious movements
- personal crises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true justice look like in crisis?
- How do belief systems shape responses to chaos?
Divine may not intervene as expected.