As we had no part of our will on our entrance into this…
“As we had no part of our will on our entrance into this life, we should not presume to any on our leaving it, but soberly learn to will which He wills.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We have no control over birth or death, so we must accept divine will and live responsibly.
In simple terms: Accept that life and death are beyond our control.
Live according to higher purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- coping with loss
- ethical choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern higher purpose?
- What does humility look like in daily life?
Assuming we can know divine will may be impossible.