Petitions Quote by Samuel Johnson
““Enquirer, cease, Petitions yet remain, Which Heav'n may hear, nor deem Religion vain. Still raise for Good the supplicating Voice, But leave to Heav'n the Measure and the Choice.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Vanity of Human Wishes, 1749
Human petitions to divine authority are futile; moral judgment belongs to God, not humans.
In simple terms: Prayer is limited; divine judgment is ultimate.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some matters are beyond human control.
Themes
humility
faith
divine authority
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- seeking guidance
- accepting uncertainty
Key Concepts
theology
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- What decisions should you leave to a higher power?
- How do you balance personal effort with trust in destiny?
A Different Perspective
Human attempts to dictate divine will can be presumptuous.
