Attitude Quote by Ralph Washington Sockman
“When we count on chance in lieu of law and labor, we weaken our healthy attitudes toward work, our fellow men and our God.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Role of Faith in Work, 1935
Relying on luck over effort erodes moral values and communal responsibility.
In simple terms: Luck replaces effort, harming society.
Key Takeaway
Value hard work and law.
Themes
work ethic
faith
community
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- business
- public policy
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should chance play in success?
- How can we honor both effort and divine providence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on law can stifle creativity.
