--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Man hurries, God does not. That is why…" description: "\"Man hurries, God does not. That is why man's works are uncertain and maimed, while God's are flawless and sure. My eyes welling with tears, I vowed nev..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_doe_man-hurries-god-does-not-that-is-why-man_921021.jpg" --- # Man hurries, God does not. That is why man's works are… ![“Man hurries, God does not. That is why man's works are uncertain and maimed, while God's are flawless and sure. My eyes welling with tears, I vowed never to transgress this eternal law again. Like a tree I would be blasted by wind, struck by sun and rain, and would wait with confidence; the…” quote by Nikos Kazantzakis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_doe_man-hurries-god-does-not-that-is-why-man_921021.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_doe_man-hurries-god-does-not-that-is-why-man_921021.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/48e/nikos-kazantzakis-1116_doe_man-hurries-god-does-not-that-is-why-man_921021.jpg) > “Man hurries, God does not. That is why man's works are uncertain and maimed, while God's are flawless and sure. My eyes welling with tears, I vowed never to transgress this eternal law again. Like a tree I would be blasted by wind, struck by sun and rain, and would wait with confidence; the long-desired hour of flowering and fruit would come.” [Nikos Kazantzakis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nikos-kazantzakis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human haste leads to imperfect outcomes, while divine timing yields perfect results; patience aligns us with natural cycles. **In simple terms:** Rushing causes flaws; waiting brings perfection. Key Takeaway Embrace patience and trust natural timing. Themes patience faith humility trust timing Mood reflective calm spiritual Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual practice - creative projects - relationship building Key Concepts divine order human limitation natural cycles Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance urgency with patience? - What areas of your life need more natural timing? 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