Feel Quote by T. H. White
““As for you, Man, you will be a naked tool all your life, though a user of tools. You will look like an embryo till they bury you, but all the others will be embryos before your might. Eternally undeveloped, you will always remain potential in Our image, able to see some of Our sorrows and to feel some of Our joys. We are partly sorry for you, Man, but partly hopeful. Run along then, and do your best.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Once and Future King by T. H. White, 1958
Humans are forever incomplete, forever potential, and both sorrowful and hopeful in the eyes of a higher power.
In simple terms: People stay unfinished and hopeful.
Key Takeaway
Accept your limits, strive to improve.
Themes
potential
hope
human nature
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
philosophical
Type
advice
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
- creative work
- leadership
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
self‑actualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a “naked tool”?
- How can hope coexist with sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Even with potential, action is required to fulfill it.