Care Quote by David Hume
“There surely is a being who presides over the universe; and who, with infinite wisdom and power, has reduced the jarring elementsinto just order and proportion. Let speculative reasoners dispute, how far this beneficent being extends his care, and whether he prolongs our existence beyond the grave, in order to bestow on virtue its just reward, and render it fully triumphant.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Treatise on Human Nature, 1739
The quote suggests a supreme being orders the universe with wisdom, but its care and afterlife rewards are uncertain.
In simple terms: A powerful being may order the world, but its care is debated.
Key Takeaway
Consider the limits of human understanding about divine order.
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence
order
uncertainty
Mood
contemplative
skeptical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- debates about afterlife
- ethical behavior
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
Divine providence
metaphysics
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes a caring deity?
- How does uncertainty affect moral actions?
A Different Perspective
Human reason may not fully grasp divine intentions.
