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“I often had to run very quickly to be on time, and from being a fleet runner was generally successful; but when in doubt I prayed earnestly to God to help me, and I well remember that I attributed my success to the prayers and not to my quick running, and marvelled how generally I was aided.” quote by Charles Darwin
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“I often had to run very quickly to be on time, and from being a fleet runner was generally successful; but when in doubt I prayed earnestly to God to help me, and I well remember that I attributed my success to the prayers and not to my quick running, and marvelled how generally I was aided.”

Charles Darwin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Credits divine assistance for success, suggesting humility and gratitude over personal pride.

In simple terms: Success attributed to prayer, not speed.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge help beyond self.

Themes

faith humility gratitude

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • running races
  • career achievements
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology personal narrative success attribution

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal effort with belief in higher aid?
  • What role does gratitude play in perseverance?
A Different Perspective

May conflate correlation with causation.

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