Access Quote by William Law
“We have all of us free access to all that is great, and good, and happy, and carry within ourselves a key to all the treasures that heaven has to bestow upon us. We starve in the midst of plenty, groan under infirmities, with the remedy in our own hand; live and die without knowing and feeling anything of the One only God, whilst we have it in our power to know and enjoy it in as great a reality as we know and feel the power of this world over us; for Heaven is as near to our souls as this world is to our bodies; and we are created, we are redeemed, to have our conversation in it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit of the Laws, William Law, 1730
Human beings possess innate access to divine goodness and joy, yet often neglect it, suffering despite abundance and the capacity to experience the divine presence.
In simple terms: We have inner access to divine good but ignore it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and use inner spiritual resources.
Themes
spirituality
human nature
divine access
neglect
abundance
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- seeking meaning
- overcoming spiritual neglect
- cultivating gratitude
Key Concepts
theology
inner potential
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you awaken your inner spiritual key?
- What habits keep you from feeling divine presence?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting inner gifts leads to suffering despite external wealth.
