Seventy Quote by Charles Dickens
““crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever. It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five. Spiritual revelations were conceded to””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 1870
Depicts a timeless, almost divine order governing society and fate.
In simple terms: Divine order governs society.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's larger design.
Themes
fate
divine order
societal structure
history
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- spiritual reflection
- social critique
- personal contemplation
Key Concepts
literary symbolism
philosophical determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in order affect agency?
- Can we shape destiny within such order?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as fatalistic.
