A small wooden cross with pale cloth draped over its arms stands on dark stones against purple.

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Beth

If God wants me with him, there is none who will stop him.

— Little Women · 1868

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker accepts that their fate rests with God. If divine will calls them to be with him, they believe no person could prevent it. The tone is one of calm surrender and trust rather than protest.

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