Childhood Quote by Igor Stravinsky
“When I discovered that I had been made custodian of this gift, in my earliest childhood, I pledged myself to God to be worthy of it, but I have received uncovenanted mercies all my life. The custodian has too often kept faith on his all-too-worldly terms.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: My Life in Music, 1968
He recounts being entrusted with a divine gift in childhood, pledging devotion, yet receiving unearned mercies, while the custodian often imposes worldly terms.
In simple terms: He felt a divine responsibility but received unexpected blessings, while the keeper set worldly conditions.
Key Takeaway
Balance spiritual duty with worldly realities.
Themes
spirituality
faith
divine gift
human limitation
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- artistic inspiration
- life purpose
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
personal vow
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a custodian of a gift?
- How do worldly terms affect spiritual commitments?
A Different Perspective
May conflate personal experience with universal truth.
