Faith Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
““In my own heart there dwells no faith in praeternature. That Nature and its God are two, no man who thinks, will deny. That the latter, creating the former, can, at will, control or modify it, is also unquestionable. I say "at will"; for the question is of will, and not, as the insanity of logic has assumed, of power. It is not that the Deity cannot modify his laws, but that we insult him in imagining a possible necessity for modification. In their origin these laws were fashioned to embrace all contingencies which could lie in the Future. With God all is Now.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe, 1845
Poe argues that nature and divine will are distinct, and that God’s laws are designed to encompass all possible futures, emphasizing will over power.
In simple terms: Nature and God are separate; God’s laws cover all futures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of will in shaping reality.
Themes
theology
philosophy
free will
determinism
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological debate
- creative writing
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Divine will
natural law
future contingencies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does will shape your perception of destiny?
- Can we truly separate nature from divine intention?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook the influence of external constraints beyond will.
