One does feel proud to belong to the human race when one…
““One does feel proud to belong to the human race when one sees the wonderful things human beings have fashioned with their hands. They have been creators–they must share a little the holiness of the Creator, who made the world and all that was in it, and saw that it was good. But he left more to be made. He left the things to be fashioned by men’s hands. He left them to fashion them, to follow in his footsteps because they were made in his image, to see what they made, and see that it was good. The pride of creation is an extraordinary thing. Even the carpenter who once fashioned a particularly hideous towel-rail of wood for one of our expedition houses had the creative spirit. When asked why he had put such enormous feet on it against orders, he said reproachfully: ‘I had to make it that way because it was so beautiful like that!’ Well, it seemed hideous to us, but it was beautiful to him, and he made it in the spirit of creation, because it was beautiful. Men””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human beings reflect divine creativity; pride in making reflects a sacred responsibility to continue shaping the world.
In simple terms: Creating things is a holy act that mirrors a higher power.
Key Takeaway
Honor creation by making purposeful, beautiful work.
Themes
creativity
pride
spirituality
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- design
- craftsmanship
- innovation
- community projects
Key Concepts
theology
humanism
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance beauty with utility?
- What responsibilities arise from creative power?
A Different Perspective
Pride can blind us to ethical consequences of creation.