Quote by Cassandra Clare

And when I saw him[my father] lying dead in a pool of his own blood, I knew then that I hadn't stopped believing in God. I'd just stopped believing God cared. There might be a God, Clary, and there might be not. Either way, we're on our own.

And when I saw him[my father] lying dead in a pool of his ow

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their loss of faith in a caring god after witnessing the death of their father. The traumatic experience challenges the belief in a benevolent higher power, as they question whether God truly cares about their pain. Their perspective shifts towards the idea that humanity is responsible for its own destiny, suggesting that they no longer rely on divine intervention but rather on human strength and resilience. The quote highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the desire for self-reliance in the face of tragedy.

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