In "Winter's Tale," Mark Helprin reflects on the idea that adversity brings its own rewards, suggesting that through our struggles and failures, we find the strength to rise again. This perspective highlights a belief that there is a guiding force that helps correct life's imbalances, encouraging resilience in the face of challenges.

Helprin also questions the societal perception of justice associated with temporal power, noting that saints often lacked such power. He seems to imply that true justice is not tied to worldly authority and that the saints, in their wisdom, found fulfillment beyond the material concerns that many prioritize.