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Apostles Quote by John Steinbeck

“Man himself has become our greatest hazard and our only hope. So that today, St. John the apostle may well be paraphrased: In the end is the Word, and the Word is Man - and the Word is with Men.” quote by John Steinbeck
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“Man himself has become our greatest hazard and our only hope. So that today, St. John the apostle may well be paraphrased: In the end is the Word, and the Word is Man - and the Word is with Men.”

John Steinbeck

About This Quote

Source Novel: East of Eden, 1952

Humanity is both the greatest danger and the only salvation, echoing the belief that the divine resides within people.

In simple terms: Man is both risk and hope.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humanity within.

Themes

human nature redemption dualism

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • community building
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we harness our humanity for good?
  • What responsibilities arise from seeing the divine in people?
A Different Perspective

Human flaws can undermine hope.

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