Choice Quote by Edwin Markham
“I (God) will leave man to make the fateful guess, Will leave him torn between the no and yes, Leave him unresting till he rests in me, Drawn upward by the choice that makes him free, Leave him in tragic loneliness to choose, With all in life to win or all to lose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Man and the Woman", 1915
Human freedom involves choosing between certainty and doubt, enduring loneliness for true liberty.
In simple terms: Freedom requires confronting uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty to find authentic freedom.
Themes
existence
choice
loneliness
freedom
Mood
thoughtful
philosophical
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- spiritual quests
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
free will
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to face uncertainty?
- What does freedom mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on doubt may cause paralysis.
