Life is grace. Sleep is forgiveness. The night absolves. Darkness wipes the slate clean, not spotless to be sure, but clean enough for another day's chalking.

Frederick Buechner
About This Quote

In this quote, poet T.S. Eliot makes reference to a Christian idea that is part of the doctrine of grace. The doctrine of grace states that the suffering and death of Jesus Christ was a gift to mankind. It was a way for God to forgive us our sins and accept us into His kingdom. In addition, the suffering and death of Jesus was a way for God to show us mercy, as we were undeserving of His forgiveness.

Source: The Alphabet Of Grace

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