Blank Quote by Terry Pratchett
“God moves in extremely mysterious, not to say, circuitous ways. God does not play dice with the universe; He plays an ineffable game of His own devising, which might be compared, from the perspective of any of the other players, ie., everybody, to being involved in an obscure and complex version of poker in a pitch-dark room, with blank cards, for infinite stakes, with a Dealer who won't tell you the rules, and who smiles all the time.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Small Gods, Terry Pratchett, 1998
Divine plans are inscrutable, like a hidden, high‑stakes game with unknown rules.
In simple terms: God’s ways are mysterious.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in life’s larger designs.
Themes
faith
mystery
uncertainty
Mood
humorous
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- decision making
- spiritual quest
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
theology
probability
complex systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What does uncertainty teach you about control?
- How can you act wisely without knowing all rules?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning may never fully grasp divine intent.
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