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“Unto each one hath been prescribed a preordained measure, as decreed in God's mighty and guarded Tablets. All that which ye potentially possess can, however, be manifested only as a result of your own volition.” quote by Bahá'u'lláh
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“Unto each one hath been prescribed a preordained measure, as decreed in God's mighty and guarded Tablets. All that which ye potentially possess can, however, be manifested only as a result of your own volition.”

Bahá'u'lláh

About This Quote

Source Scripture: Kitáb-i-Íqán, 1862

Divine destiny sets limits, but actualization depends on personal effort and will.

In simple terms: God sets limits; you must act to realize potential.

Key Takeaway

Combine faith with decisive action.

Themes

faith willpower potential

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • skill learning
  • spiritual practice
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

theology self‑efficacy determinism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal goals require your active choice?
  • How do you balance destiny and effort?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on personal will may ignore systemic constraints.

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