No one attribute so clearly distinguishes man as does the…
““No one attribute so clearly distinguishes man as does the intelligent will or the will to act intelligently. It was by the exercise of their wills that spiritual beings in the beginning gathered information rapidly or slowly, acquired experiences freely or laboriously. Through the exercise of their wills they grew, remained passive, or retrograded, for with living things motion in any direction is possible.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Intelligent will drives spiritual growth; exercising will determines progress or regression in life
In simple terms: Will determines growth or decline
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and exercise purposeful will
Themes
spirituality
willpower
growth
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- educational curricula
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Philosophy of mind
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions reinforce your intelligent will?
- How do you measure progress of willful exercise?
A Different Perspective
Will alone cannot overcome external constraints