Born Quote by George MacDonald
“I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of; for to have been thought about, born in God's thought, and then made by God, is the dearest, grandest and most precious thing in all thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Phantastes, 1858
Being created by God is the highest honor, surpassing any imagined glory.
In simple terms: God's creation is the greatest gift.
Key Takeaway
Value your divine purpose.
Themes
spirituality
identity
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be chosen by God?
- How does this view affect self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
Some may see personal achievement as equally meaningful.
![“I wish I had [made that song]. No, I don't That would be to take it from somebody else. But it's mine for all that.' 'What makes it yours?' 'I love it so.' 'Does loving a thing make it yours?' 'I think so, Mother -- at least more than anything else can. . . . Love makes the only myness,' said…” quote by George MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/722/george-macdonald-295_love_i-wish-i-had-made-that-song-no-i-don-t-t_35103.jpg)
