Contentment Quote by Charlotte Saunders Cushman
“There is a God! the sky his presence shares, His hand upheaves the billows in their mirth, Destroys the mighty, yet the humble spares And with contentment crowns the thought of worth.”
About This Quote
Source Poem (unknown source)
Divine presence shapes the world, destroying the mighty but sparing the humble, and rewards contentment with a sense of worth.
In simple terms: God’s power balances destruction and mercy, rewarding humility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and contentment.
Themes
divinity
humility
justice
contentment
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- social justice
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility mean to you?
- How do you find worth beyond material success?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine will vary across cultures.
