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“I did not write it (Uncle Tom's Cabin). God wrote it. I merely did his dictation.” quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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“I did not write it (Uncle Tom's Cabin). God wrote it. I merely did his dictation.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe

About This Quote

Source Book: Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1852

The author claims divine inspiration, suggesting the work's moral authority comes from a higher power rather than personal creation.

In simple terms: Divine inspiration claimed.

Key Takeaway

Recognize higher purpose in your work.

Themes

faith authority literature

Mood

reflective serious

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social reform
  • writing
  • public speaking
  • activism

Key Concepts

Divine inspiration moral responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel your work is guided by something larger?
  • How does this belief affect your responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Attribution to God may limit personal accountability.

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