"Love in the Ruins" Quotes
In "Love in the Ruins," a satirical novel by Walker Percy, a troubled psychiatrist invents a device to diagnose spiritual malaise as American society teeters on the brink of collapse.
fiction | 416 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
I am the first to admit that I see no hope for the human race in our time. The only hope lies in the individual, the man or woman who accepts responsibility, who refuses to poison his or her soul with propaganda, hate or despair, who strives to overcome the darkness in their own heart and radiate light to those around them.
Man is always trying to escape from the present. The past is a cloud, the future a fog, but the present is a clear lighted stage.
It is only in solitude that a man realizes his true self.
The greatest tragedy is not death, but a life lived without purpose.
Life is a series of moments, and it is up to us to make each moment count.
Sometimes, the most profound truths can only be expressed through silence.
In the depths of despair, one can find the strength to rise.
Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness, but a manifestation of strength.
We are all broken, but it is through our brokenness that the light shines through.
The greatest act of rebellion is to love oneself in a world that tells you not to.
