7 Metaphors for helplessness

Our helplessness must have been a powerful matter of temptation to the blood-stained men, over whom the departed soul of Suleiman was hovering.

Its very helplessness is a blessing, in that it educates the finest sensibilities of humanity.'

" "Helplessness" is a curious term to use for a mysteriously concentrated or super-refined form of strength.

I s'pose there's things left-handed fellers can do, and I must learn 'em as soon as possible, since my fightin' days are over," and Joe looked at his one arm with a sigh that was almost a groan, helplessness is such a trial to a manly man,and he was eminently so.

None of these boys exceeded the age of twelve years (the larger and older ones having been drafted into the army to supply the want of officers), and he presumed that their very helplessness and weakness would be their security, and therefore had omitted to mention them specially in the surrender.

Her very helplessness is her strength.

The gratitude of the soul may be likened to that morning prayer of the race which was little more than praise with uplifted hands; the helplessness of man is rather the evening prayer of the Christian age, which with bowed head implores the grace of God to shield him through the night.

7 Metaphors for  helplessness