Through the air on the flying trapeze, his mind hummed. Amusing it was, astoundingly funny. A trapeze to God, or to nothing, a flying trapeze to some sort of eternity; he prayed objectively for strength to make the flight with grace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares life’s risky journey to a trapeze act, seeking grace and strength in the face of uncertainty about eternity.
- In plain terms
- Life is like a dangerous act where you need strength to perform well without knowing what happens next.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek grace and strength when facing life's uncertain risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives you strength when facing uncertainty?
- How do you define grace in difficult moments?
Another view
The metaphor assumes a belief in an afterlife or higher purpose that not all readers share.
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