Now although man is created for the possession of…
“Now although man is created for the possession of happiness, yet, having deviated from his true end, his nature has become deformed and is entirely repugnant to true beatitude. And on this account we are forced to submit to God this depraved nature of ours which fills our understanding with so many occupations, and causes us to deviate from the true path, in order that he may entirely consume it until nothing remains there but himself; otherwise the soul could never attain stability nor repose, for she was created for no other end.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human nature deviates from its divine purpose, leading to inner turmoil; surrender to God restores true peace.
In simple terms: Our true purpose is spiritual, not worldly.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine alignment to find inner stability.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
humility
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical decisions
- daily routines
- stress management
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true beatitude mean to you?
- How can you recognize divine guidance?
A Different Perspective
Human nature can resist divine surrender.