Inspirational Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““The foolish of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of god is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that may not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called, but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath choses the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. And bade things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Divine wisdom often appears in humble or unexpected forms, overturning human expectations of strength and nobility.
In simple terms: God chooses the weak to outwit the strong.
Key Takeaway
Value humility and the unexpected.
Themes
faith
humility
divine paradox
Mood
inspirational
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- leadership challenges
- ethical dilemmas
- social injustice
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual inversion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humility coexist with competence?
- When might strength be necessary over humility?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on humility may ignore practical competence.
