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I (God) will leave man to make the fateful guess, Will…

“I (God) will leave man to make the fateful guess, Will leave him torn between the no and yes, Leave him unresting till he rests in me, Drawn upward by the choice that makes him free, Leave him in tragic loneliness to choose, With all in life to win or all to lose.” quote by Edwin Markham
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“I (God) will leave man to make the fateful guess, Will leave him torn between the no and yes, Leave him unresting till he rests in me, Drawn upward by the choice that makes him free, Leave him in tragic loneliness to choose, With all in life to win or all to lose.”

Edwin Markham

About This Quote

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

Human freedom involves choosing between certainty and doubt, enduring loneliness for true liberty.

In simple terms: Freedom requires confronting uncertainty.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty to find authentic freedom.

Themes

existence choice loneliness freedom

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • spiritual quests
  • creative work

Key Concepts

existentialism free will psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to face uncertainty?
  • What does freedom mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on doubt may cause paralysis.

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