Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
In old days there were angels who came and took men by the hand and led them away from the city of destruction. We see no white-winged angels now. But yet men are led away from threatening destruction: a hand is put into theirs, which leads them forth gently towards a calm and bright land, so that they look no more backward; and the hand may be a little child's.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the idea of guidance and hope, emphasizing that while the divine might not be visible, support exists in various forms.
George Eliot's quote suggests that although the transformative guidance once symbolized by angels is no longer evident, people can still find support in unlikely places, such as a child's hand. It conveys a message of hope, as individuals are still led away from despair towards a brighter future, reminding us that change can be gentle and may come from unexpected sources.
Themes
GuidanceChangeHopeSupportTransformation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire people facing challenges.
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Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them: they can be injured by us, they can be wounded; they know all our penitence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow on the smallest relic of their presence.
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