I often had to run very quickly to be on time, and from…
“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.”
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.
Acknowledge help beyond self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- running races
- career achievements
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with belief in higher aid?
- What role does gratitude play in perseverance?
May conflate correlation with causation.