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“His love at once and dread instruct our thought; As man He suffer'd and as God He taught.” quote by Edmund Waller
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“His love at once and dread instruct our thought; As man He suffer'd and as God He taught.”

Edmund Waller

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Love of God and Man", 1650

Human love and fear shape thought; suffering and divine teaching coexist.

In simple terms: Love and fear guide our thoughts; suffering and teaching coexist.

Key Takeaway

Recognize both love and fear in learning.

Themes

love fear thought spirituality

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • spiritual reflection
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does fear play in your decisions?
  • How does love influence your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fear can paralyze.

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