Dark room Quote by Anonymous
![“This proves two things: Firstly, that God moves in extremely mysterious, not to say, circuitous ways. God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, [ie., everybody.] to being…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fb/anonymous-1_dark-room_this-proves-two-things-firstly-that-god_3122349.jpg)
““This proves two things: Firstly, that God moves in extremely mysterious, not to say, circuitous ways. God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, [ie., everybody.] to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time. Secondly, the Earth's a Libra.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown religious discourse, date unknown
The quote suggests that divine actions are inscrutable and beyond human comprehension, likening them to a secret, high‑stakes game with unknown rules.
In simple terms: God's ways are mysterious and unknowable.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and seek humility.
Themes
faith
mystery
humility
existence
Mood
wonder
confusion
reflective
Type
philosophical
humorous
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual contemplation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
probability
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with uncertainty in life?
- What does “Earth’s a Libra” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex theological concepts.
![“God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players [i.e. everybody], to being involved in an obscure and complex variant of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite…” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aee/terry-pratchett-19_dark-room_god-does-not-play-dice-with-the-universe_2557160.jpg)
