Learn Need Quote by Wendell Berry
““Those who will not learn in plenty to keep their place must learn it by their need when they have had their way and the fields spurn their seed. We have failed Thy grace. Lord, I flinch and pray, send Thy necessity. "We Who Prayed and Wept", p. 211.””
About This Quote
The passage laments spiritual neglect, urging divine intervention and humility in the face of unmet needs and failed grace.
In simple terms: A plea for divine help amid spiritual failure.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
humility
faith
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
religious
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical reflection
- environmental stewardship
- social activism
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one act responsibly without relying solely on divine aid?
- What practical steps accompany spiritual yearning?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as fatalistic.
