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“O Lord, never suffer us to think that we can stand by ourselves, and not need thee.” quote by John Donne
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“O Lord, never suffer us to think that we can stand by ourselves, and not need thee.”

John Donne

About This Quote

Source Poem: Holy Sonnet X, 1633

We must acknowledge our dependence on divine help rather than self‑reliance.

In simple terms: We need God, not just ourselves.

Key Takeaway

Seek humility and divine guidance.

Themes

faith humility dependence

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • counseling
  • religious study

Key Concepts

theology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on yourself or a higher power?
  • How does humility affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on self can lead to pride.

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