Capable Quote by Mary Baker Eddy
“Nothing save divine power is capable of doing so much for man as he can for himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, 1875
Divine power is secondary to personal effort in achieving human potential.
In simple terms: Self‑reliance drives progress.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner strength and action.
Themes
self‑empowerment
spirituality
human potential
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- health improvement
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
personal agency
divine influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with external help?
- What practices strengthen inner resolve?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self may ignore community support.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
