Man, if he would live, must worship. He looks around, and…
“Man, if he would live, must worship. He looks around, and what to him, within the vision of his life, is the greatest and the best, that he falls down and does reverence to.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Worship arises from recognizing something greater than oneself, prompting reverence and humility.
In simple terms: Worship follows recognizing greatness.
Recognize and honor greatness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal growth
- leadership
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do we truly worship?
- When does reverence become blind?
Worship can become idolatry if misdirected.