Devil Quote by Roger L'Estrange
“The devil helps his servants for a season; but when they get into a pinch; he leaves them in the lurch.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Complete Collection of Roger L'Estrange's Tales, 1662
Divine or supernatural forces may aid temporarily but abandon in dire need.
In simple terms: Help is fleeting; true reliance is on oneself.
Key Takeaway
Rely on personal resilience.
Themes
faith
reliance
transience
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
proverbial
moral
When to use this quote
- financial crisis
- personal hardship
- emergency situations
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you depend on external aid?
- How do you prepare for abandonment?
A Different Perspective
Assumes belief in a literal devil; secular view may differ.
