Acceptance Quote by Archibald MacLeish
“Man depends on God for all things: God depends on man for one. Without man's love God does not exist as God, only as creator, and love is the one thing no one, not even God himself, can command. It is a free gift or it is nothing. And it is most itself, most free, when it is offered in spite of suffering, of injustice, and of death . . . The justification of the injustice of the universe is not our blind acceptance of God's inexplicable will, nor our trust in God's love, his dark and incomprehensible love, for us, but our human love, notwithstanding anything, for him.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Gift of Love", 1945
Human love is a free, reciprocal gift that transcends divine will, especially amid suffering.
In simple terms: Love is a free, mutual gift despite hardship.
Key Takeaway
Offer love even when faced with injustice.
Themes
spirituality
humanism
suffering
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- counseling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
reciprocity
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love truly counteract systemic oppression?
- What limits does suffering place on giving love?
A Different Perspective
The idea may overlook systemic injustice.
