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“chosen to hold; and therefore they are of our own ordering; and therefore there is perfect justice in the universe. No suffering for another man’s original sin, but the reaping of a harvest that we ourselves have sown. We have free will, but our free will lies in our choice of thought.” quote by Emmet Fox
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““chosen to hold; and therefore they are of our own ordering; and therefore there is perfect justice in the universe. No suffering for another man’s original sin, but the reaping of a harvest that we ourselves have sown. We have free will, but our free will lies in our choice of thought.””

Emmet Fox

About This Quote

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

Human actions determine outcomes; justice is self‑generated through choices and thoughts.

In simple terms: Our choices shape our fate.

Key Takeaway

Choose thoughts wisely.

Themes

responsibility justice free will

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • ethical dilemmas
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

karma mindset causality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do your thoughts influence your reality?
  • Can justice be truly self‑generated?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a universal moral order that may not be empirically verifiable.

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