Able Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“We must believe that He permits it [this war] for some wise purpose of his own, mysterious and unknown to us; and though with ourlimited understandings we may not be able to comprehend it, yet we cannot but believe, that he who made the world still governs it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Letter to Mrs. Bixby, 1864
He trusts that divine providence guides events, even wars, beyond human comprehension.
In simple terms: Faith in a higher purpose despite mystery.
Accept uncertainty, trust higher order.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- national conflict
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with tragedy?
- What gives you confidence in unseen purposes?
Belief may clash with evidence of suffering.