Quotes With Meaning
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.
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.
This quote explores the deep disillusionment Jace feels about God and the concept of divine intervention. His father held a strong belief in a righteous God, which ultimately led to tragic consequences, reflecting on the Crusaders' faith. Witnessing his father's death, Jace realizes that his belief in God hasn't vanished, but rather his faith in God's care has diminished. He acknowledges the uncertainty of God's existence but concludes that it doesn't change their situation; they must rely on themselves. This realization highlights a profound life lesson about autonomy and resilience, suggesting that regardless of our beliefs, we are responsible for our own paths.