God's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain reflects on how divine actions cause widespread sorrow.
- In plain terms
- God's harshness makes many people sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering often stems from perceived divine inaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do bad things happen?
- How do you view divine justice?
Another view
Many find comfort rather than mourning in divine attributes.
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