Parenting Quote by Ken Follett
““Perhaps we’ve done enough.” Sylvie was shocked. Her mother had never talked this way. Isabelle noticed her reaction and said defensively: “Even God rested on the seventh day, after he made the world.” “Our work isn’t finished.” “Perhaps it never will be, until the Last Trump.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Kingdom, 2004
A character argues that work is never truly finished, invoking divine rest as a contrast.
In simple terms: Work never ends, even God rested.
Key Takeaway
Accept ongoing effort.
Themes
duty
faith
perseverance
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career
- spiritual practice
- creative projects
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance rest and responsibility?
- Is endless work sustainable?
A Different Perspective
Human limits may cause burnout.
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