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“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do that with all thy might and leave the issues calmly to God.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do that with all thy might and leave the issues calmly to God.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

Source Book: Past and Present, Thomas Carlyle, 1843

Act with full effort and trust that outcomes are beyond your control, leaving the rest to a higher power.

In simple terms: Give your best and let go of results.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully, then release.

Themes

effort faith detachment

Mood

determined serene

Type

motivational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • personal projects
  • spiritual practice
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Stoicism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance effort with surrender?
  • When is it wise to trust outcomes?
A Different Perspective

May lead to neglecting practical planning.

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