Design Quote by Mary Astell
“God is His own Design and End, and that there is no other Worthy of Him.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, 1694
God is self-contained and ultimate, and nothing else deserves reverence.
In simple terms: Divine self-sufficiency.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the singular source of ultimate value.
Themes
theology
philosophy
monotheism
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- worship
- ethical living
- personal reflection
- academic study
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
existential purpose
spiritual hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ultimate worth mean to you?
- How does this shape moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Human constructs may conflict with this view.
