Causes Quote by Dante Alighieri
“O how far remov'd, Predestination! is thy foot from such As see not the First Cause entire: and ye, O mortal men! be wary how ye judge: For we, who see the Maker, know not yet The number of the chosen; and esteem Such scantiness of knowledge our delight: For all good is, in that primal good, Concentrate; and God's will and ours are one.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradiso, Canto XXIV, The Divine Comedy, 1320
Human knowledge of divine destiny is limited; we must stay humble, recognizing that ultimate good aligns with divine will.
In simple terms: We can’t fully grasp fate, but we should trust in the higher good.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust in a larger purpose.
Themes
faith
humility
divine will
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical decision making
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
theology
predestination
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept uncertainty about destiny?
- How does humility affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Our limited understanding may lead to fatalism.
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