--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Men are tested and tried amongst…" description: "\"“Men are tested and tried amongst deceptions radically and they are winning for themselves abilities to give, to deliberate, to stand fast, to choose w..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/27d/gabriel-brunsdon-30021_evolution_men-are-tested-and-tried-amongst-decepti_2086044.jpg" --- # Men are tested and tried amongst deceptions radically and… ![“Men are tested and tried amongst deceptions radically and they are winning for themselves abilities to give, to deliberate, to stand fast, to choose well, to discriminate.” “They are far from the 'automata' of the Universe some think them to be. They dance the starry path and are sharpening their…” quote by Gabriel Brunsdon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/27d/gabriel-brunsdon-30021_evolution_men-are-tested-and-tried-amongst-decepti_2086044.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/27d/gabriel-brunsdon-30021_evolution_men-are-tested-and-tried-amongst-decepti_2086044.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/27d/gabriel-brunsdon-30021_evolution_men-are-tested-and-tried-amongst-decepti_2086044.jpg) > ““Men are tested and tried amongst deceptions radically and they are winning for themselves abilities to give, to deliberate, to stand fast, to choose well, to discriminate.” “They are far from the 'automata' of the Universe some think them to be. They dance the starry path and are sharpening their knowledge with every orbit of each positive thought travelled.”” [Gabriel Brunsdon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gabriel-brunsdon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans are tested by deception but gain abilities to give, deliberate, stand firm, choose wisely, and discern, showing they are not mere automata but evolving beings. **In simple terms:** People grow through challenges, gaining wisdom and agency. Key Takeaway Embrace challenges to develop discernment. Themes growth human agency wisdom Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - personal development - leadership - ethical decision making Key Concepts philosophy self‑actualization Questions to Reflect On - How do you turn deception into growth? - What choices reflect your true agency? 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