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Verily has man freewill to control his actions. That my…

“Verily has man freewill to control his actions. That my Father-Mother has given to man as his inheritance. But the control of the ractions to those actions man has never had. This my Father-Mother holds inviolate. These cannot become man's except through modifying his actions until the reactions…” quote by Walter Russell
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“Verily has man freewill to control his actions. That my Father-Mother has given to man as his inheritance. But the control of the ractions to those actions man has never had. This my Father-Mother holds inviolate. These cannot become man's except through modifying his actions until the reactions are their exact equal and opposite in equilibrium.”

Walter Russell

About This Quote

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

Claims humans have free will over actions but not over the consequences, suggesting a balance must be achieved through modifying actions.

In simple terms: Free will over actions, not consequences; balance via change.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with desired outcomes.

Themes

philosophy free will causality

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • policy design
  • risk management

Key Concepts

determinism ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better anticipate reactions?
  • What ethical limits exist on influencing outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Consequences can still be unpredictable.

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