Defined Quote by A. P. Herbert
“An act of God was defined as something which no reasonable man could have expected.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Water-Loggers, 1930
An “act of God” describes an event beyond any reasonable person’s expectation.
In simple terms: Unpredictable events are labeled as acts of God.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for the unexpected.
Themes
law
philosophy
risk management
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- insurance claims
- disaster planning
- contract drafting
- emergency response
Key Concepts
unforeseeable events
legal definitions
probability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate natural disasters from negligence?
- What safeguards can mitigate unforeseeable risks?
A Different Perspective
Legal definitions vary by jurisdiction.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
