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And the will therein lieth, which dieth not. Who knoweth…

“And the will therein lieth, which dieth not. Who knoweth the mysteries of the will, with its vigor? For God is but a great will pervading all things by nature of its intentness, Man doth not yield himself to the angels, nor unto death utterly, save only through the weakness of his feeble will.” quote by Joseph Glanvill
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“And the will therein lieth, which dieth not. Who knoweth the mysteries of the will, with its vigor? For God is but a great will pervading all things by nature of its intentness, Man doth not yield himself to the angels, nor unto death utterly, save only through the weakness of his feeble will.”

Joseph Glanvill

About This Quote

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

The will is an eternal, powerful force that drives existence, beyond divine and mortal constraints.

In simple terms: Will is eternal power.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate strong will.

Themes

spirituality philosophy determination

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal ambition
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical decisions
  • leadership

Key Concepts

metaphysics free will

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does will interact with external forces?
  • Can will be cultivated?
A Different Perspective

Will alone may not overcome physical limits.

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