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“Nothing is discovered without God's intention and assistance, and I suppose every new knowledge of His works that is conceded to man to be distinctly a revelation by which men are to guide themselves.” quote by Charles Dickens
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“Nothing is discovered without God's intention and assistance, and I suppose every new knowledge of His works that is conceded to man to be distinctly a revelation by which men are to guide themselves.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown, 19th century religious discourse

Knowledge is presented as divine revelation, guiding humanity through God's purposeful intent.

In simple terms: God gives us knowledge to guide ourselves.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance in learning.

Themes

faith knowledge guidance

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal study
  • theological reflection
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

revelation divine intention human agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate divine insight from human reasoning?
  • Can knowledge be valuable without religious framing?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all knowledge is divine, ignoring secular discovery.

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