Books Quote by Alan Paton
“Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die?... Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton, 1948
Life’s ultimate purpose transcends human struggle and knowledge, pointing to a deeper, unknowable meaning beyond our efforts.
In simple terms: The true purpose of life is beyond human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaning beyond material struggle.
Themes
purpose
existence
wisdom
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- personal loss
- search for meaning
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
existentialism
spirituality
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beyond all human wisdom” mean to you?
- How can we find peace amid struggle?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning may never fully grasp this purpose.
