Skip to content

Doe Quote by George MacDonald

“In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably, or succeed more miserably.” quote by George MacDonald
Download Open image
“In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably, or succeed more miserably.”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

Source Book: The Romance of the Great God, George MacDonald, 1865

Human endeavors without divine guidance tend to fail or succeed in flawed ways.

In simple terms: God is essential for true success.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual guidance in pursuits.

Themes

faith divine guidance human limitation

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • business ethics
  • creative projects
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does faith play in your life?
  • Can success be moral without belief?
A Different Perspective

Secular success is also possible; faith is personal.

3.6 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by George MacDonald

Explore all 720 George MacDonald quotes

More Doe quotes

Browse all 25,575 Doe quotes