Almighty Quote by Thomas Paine
“I have as little superstition in me as any man living, but my secret opinion has ever been, and still is, that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them unsupportedly to perish, who have so earnestly and so repeatedly sought to avoid the calamities of war, by every decent method which wisdom could invent. Neither have I so much of the infidel in me, as to suppose that He has relinquished the government of the world, and given us up to the care of devils.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Crisis, 1776, Thomas Paine
He believes divine providence protects those who earnestly avoid war through wise, moral means, rejecting both superstition and fatalism.
In simple terms: God protects those who wisely avoid war, not by superstition.
Key Takeaway
Trust moral effort over fatalistic belief.
Themes
faith
war
morality
human agency
Mood
reflective
hopeful
cautious
Type
philosophical
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- peace advocacy
- conflict resolution
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
divine providence
ethical conduct
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance moral action with realistic expectations?
- Can belief in providence hinder proactive peacebuilding?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not guarantee safety; human effort is still limited.
