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“God gives us always strength enough, and sense enough, for what He wants us to do; if we either tire ourselves or puzzle ourselves, it is our own fault.” quote by John Ruskin
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“God gives us always strength enough, and sense enough, for what He wants us to do; if we either tire ourselves or puzzle ourselves, it is our own fault.”

John Ruskin

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Unknown religious text, 19th century

Human effort is guided by divine provision; failure stems from personal neglect or confusion.

In simple terms: God gives strength and sense; fault lies in our own exhaustion or puzzlement.

Key Takeaway

Take responsibility for your effort.

Themes

faith responsibility self-discipline

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • spiritual practice
  • workplace stress
  • academic study

Key Concepts

theology human agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you attribute setbacks to personal fault or external causes?
  • How can you balance reliance on faith with proactive effort?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on divine control may ignore systemic factors.

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