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Decadence Quote by Bernard Capes

“I think God hands over to His apprentices the moulding of vessels that don't interest Him. ("The Accursed Cordonnier")” quote by Bernard Capes
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““I think God hands over to His apprentices the moulding of vessels that don't interest Him. ("The Accursed Cordonnier")””

Bernard Capes

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Accursed Cordonnier” by Bernard Capes, 1905

God gives people tasks they may not care about, suggesting divine indifference to human concerns.

In simple terms: Divine tasks may be indifferent to us.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some duties are beyond personal interest.

Themes

purpose divine will indifference

Mood

contemplative neutral

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choices
  • volunteer work
  • artistic projects
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel your work aligns with a higher purpose?
  • How do you find meaning in indifferent tasks?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a personal deity with specific intentions, which may not be universally accepted.

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