Trench says a wild man is a willed man. Well, then, a man…
“Trench says a wild man is a willed man. Well, then, a man of will who does what he wills or wishes, a man of hope and of the future tense, for not only the obstinate is willed, but far more the constant and persevering. The obstinate man, properly speaking, is one who will not. The perseverance of the saints is positive willedness, not a mere passive willingness. The fates are wild, for they will; and the Almighty is wild above all, as fate is.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Willpower and perseverance define a purposeful life; true will is active, not passive.
In simple terms: Strong will leads to purposeful action.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate active perseverance.
Themes
will
perseverance
purpose
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- career challenges
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self-determination
existential agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate will from stubbornness?
- When does perseverance become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Will alone may not overcome external constraints.