Skip to content

Think Quote by James Joyce

“It was very big to think about everything and everywhere. Only God could do that.” quote by James Joyce
Download Open image
““It was very big to think about everything and everywhere. Only God could do that.””

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, James Joyce, 1916

The vastness of divine capability is beyond human comprehension, emphasizing humility before a higher power.

In simple terms: God can do everything, humans cannot.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge human limits.

Themes

humility faith humanity divine

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

theological literary

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • artistic creation
  • scientific inquiry
  • ethical decision-making

Key Concepts

theology philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about human potential?
  • How can humility coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on divine power may diminish human agency.

2.2 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by James Joyce

Explore all 708 James Joyce quotes

More Think quotes

Browse all 36,456 Think quotes