Quote by Kathy Hepinstall

Instead he felt only love. And that was the miracle. The surge in hatred since the war began had created more love around it. It was indomitable, mad, and everlasting, scattered through the rich and the poor, deep and calm in the Quakers, hot and fierce in the mothers, faithful in the warriors, wistful in the pets, seeping its way into mercy and atrocity, destroying things, rebuilding them.

Instead he felt only love. And that was the miracle. The sur

Summary

This quote encapsulates the transformative power of love in the midst of hatred and war. Despite the surge of hatred that accompanies warfare, love is depicted as an indomitable force that thrives and grows. It knows no boundaries of wealth or social status and is present in varied forms among different individuals, be it the peaceful Quakers, passionate mothers, brave warriors, or even innocent pets. Love possesses the ability to permeate every aspect of life, fostering both acts of compassion and acts of destruction. In this somewhat paradoxical way, love remains a constant and influential force, capable of both tearing down and rebuilding.

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By Kathy Hepinstall

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