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“Enquirer, cease, Petitions yet remain, Which Heav'n may hear, nor deem Religion vain. Still raise for Good the supplicating Voice, But leave to Heav'n the Measure and the Choice.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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““Enquirer, cease, Petitions yet remain, Which Heav'n may hear, nor deem Religion vain. Still raise for Good the supplicating Voice, But leave to Heav'n the Measure and the Choice.””

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

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

Human petitions to divine authority are futile; moral judgment belongs to God, not humans.

In simple terms: Prayer is limited; divine judgment is ultimate.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some matters are beyond human control.

Themes

humility faith divine authority

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

poetic theological

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • ethical decision making
  • seeking guidance
  • accepting uncertainty

Key Concepts

theology human limitation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What decisions should you leave to a higher power?
  • How do you balance personal effort with trust in destiny?
A Different Perspective

Human attempts to dictate divine will can be presumptuous.

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