Perfect happiness, I believe, was never intended by the…
“Perfect happiness, I believe, was never intended by the Deity to be the lot of one of his creatures in this world; but that he has very much put in our power the nearness of our approaches to it is what I have steadfastly believed.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He believes perfect happiness isn’t meant for humans, but we can approach it through effort and divine closeness.
In simple terms: Perfect happiness is unattainable, but we can get close.
Key Takeaway
Strive toward divine closeness.
Themes
happiness
divine
human limitation
effort
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical living
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance striving for happiness with accepting imperfection?
- What does “nearness of our approaches” look like daily?
A Different Perspective
May set unrealistic expectations of bliss.