Asking Quote by Anonymous
“God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking God to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there.”
About This Quote
Human purpose is framed as dependent on divine fuel, suggesting spiritual fulfillment comes only through God, not self-derived happiness.
In simple terms: Spiritual fulfillment requires God, not personal happiness.
Key Takeaway
Seek fulfillment through divine connection.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
dependency
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- personal crisis
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can purpose be found outside religious frameworks?
- What does fulfillment mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Overlooks secular paths to happiness and agency.
