“Let me put it this way, my father believed in a righteous God. Deus volt, that was his motto- 'because God wills it.' It was the Crusaders' motto, and they went into battle and were slaughtered just like my father. And when I saw him 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 not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.”
— Jace from Cassandra Clare's City of Bones
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Sometimes, the hardest part of life is realizing that the universe won't always catch us when we fall. 🖤 Jace’s words remind us that even in the silence, our strength and our choices are what truly define us: “Let me put it this way, my father believed in a righteous God... There might be a God, Clary, and there might not, but I don't think it matters. Either way we're on our own.” Have you ever had a moment that completely changed your perspective on life? Let's talk in the comments. 👇
About this quote
There are moments in life when the world feels fundamentally unfair, shattering the beliefs we held so dearly. We often grow up believing that if we are good, or if we follow the rules, a higher power or a sense of cosmic justice will protect us. But when tragedy strikes without warning, we are faced with a haunting silence. This quote captures that raw, existential turning point—the moment where disillusionment meets the harsh reality of human autonomy. However, there is a profound, hidden strength in realizing that 'we are on our own.' While it may feel lonely at first, this realization is actually the ultimate call to agency. It means that our kindness, our bravery, and our capacity to love are not just reactions to a divine plan, but powerful choices we make in a silent universe. When we stop waiting for a sign and start being the light ourselves, we find a resilience that is entirely our own. This is not a message of hopelessness, but a testament to the incredible power of the human spirit to create meaning in the face of the unknown.
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