No one rises so high as he who knows not whither he is going.
Oliver CromwellRead
Sir, what can be said of these things? Is it the arm of the flesh that hath done these things? Is it the wisdom and counsel, or strength of man? It is the Lord only. God will curse that man and his house that dares to think otherwise. Sir, you see the work is done by a Divine leading. God gets into the hearts of men, and persuades them to come under you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that divine influence, rather than human strength or wisdom, is responsible for significant achievements.
In this quote, Oliver Cromwell reflects on the notion that what humans achieve is not solely a result of their own strength or wisdom, but rather an influence from a higher divine power. He suggests that to attribute such accomplishments to mere human endeavor is misguided and that true success comes from divine guidance that moves people to action. This perspective invites humility in acknowledging the limitations of human capability and recognizing the role of the divine in shaping events.
Themes
DivineInfluenceHumilitySpiritualityGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about teamwork, you might say this quote to highlight the importance of divine guidance.
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