Almighty Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep forever: that, considering numbers, nature, and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation, is among possible events: that it may become probable by supernatural interference! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letter to John Adams, 1790
Jefferson expresses fear that divine justice will eventually punish injustice, acknowledging human powerlessness against divine will.
In simple terms: Divine justice will eventually act against injustice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of human control.
Themes
justice
divine will
human limitation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- ethical debates
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
political thought
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we act when divine justice seems distant?
- Can human law reflect divine fairness?
A Different Perspective
Human agency cannot alter divine outcomes.
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