Angel Quote by Joseph de Maistre
“Without doubt God is the universal moving force, but each being is moved according to the nature that God has given it. He directs angels, man, animals, brute matter, in sum all created things, but each according to its nature, and man having been created free, he is freely led. This rule is truly the eternal law and in it we must believe.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Elements of the Social Contract, 1818
All created beings follow a divine order according to their nature; free will allows humans to align with this eternal law.
In simple terms: Everyone follows a God‑given nature; humans choose to follow it freely.
Key Takeaway
Live in harmony with your innate nature and divine law.
Themes
divine order
free will
eternal law
human nature
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- education
- spiritual practice
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What determines a being’s true nature?
- How does free will interact with divine destiny?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “nature” can be subjective, leading to conflict.
