Providence Quotes

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings, which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

By the divine providence [animals] are intended for man's use... Hence it is not wrong for man to make use of them, either by killing or in any other way whatsoever.

A purpose is the eternal condition of success.

Whatever our place allotted to us by Providence that for us is the post of honor and duty. God estimates us, not by the position we are in, but by the way in which we fill it.

Your soul will be blessed, Sister, if you bear patiently the troubles of mind and body His Providence sends you, or which come to you from within and without.

Concerning all acts of iniative and creation, there is one elementary truth- that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too.

If heaven send no supplies, The fairest blossom of the garden dies.

There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.

I abhor the supreme folly of those who blame the disciples of nature in defiance of those masters who were themselves her pupils

Go where thou wilt, thou canst not go out of thy Father's ground.

The mere telling of how a need was met is often like telling of a need, which is asking crookedly instead of straight out. But this much I will say--with every fresh need has come a fresh supply.

Who finds not Providence all good and wise, Alike in what it gives, and what denies.

the night of trouble is at times so dark that the interwoven gold with which Providence relieves the woof of calamity remains undiscovered.

My Calamity is my providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy.

I have always felt that whatever the divine Providence permitted to occur, I was not too proud to report.

We are apt to believe in Providence so long as we have our own way; but if things go awry, then we think, if there is a God, he is in heaven, and not on earth.

The sentences in the book of providence are sometimes long, and you must read a great way before you understand their meaning.

We'll therefore relish with content, Whate'er kind providence has sent, Nor aim beyond our pow'r; For, if our stock be very small, 'Tis prudent to enjoy it all, Nor lose the present hour.

Necessity hath no law. Feigned necessities, imaginary necessities, are the greatest cozenage men can put upon the Providence of God, and make pretences to break known rules by.

We sometimes had those little rubs which Providence sends to enhance the value of its favors.

Without doubt cats are intellectuals who have been, by some mysterious decree of Providence, deprived of the comfort of the word.

It is we that are blind, not fortune; because our eye is too dim to discern the mystery of her effects, we foolishly paint her blind, and hoodwink the providence of the Almighty.

It is sad to tell, but after having tried society, which had caused his misfortune, he tried Providence which created society, and condemned it also.

The moment we definitely commit ourselves, Providence moves, too.

There is a Power whose care Teaches thy way.

God sendeth cold after clothes.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.

Tis Providence alone secures In every change both mine and yours.

Providence has given human wisdom the choice between two fates: either hope and agitation, or hopelessness and calm.

To require God to prove that He is able and willing to fulfill His promises would be proof positive that one does not trust Him.

The providence of God does not relieve us of our human responsibility: it doesn't call for inactivity, it calls for activity.

We must mark God's providence leading us; and if providence tarries, tarry till providence comes

How strange a checker-work of Providence is the life of man!

For health and the constant enjoyment of life, give me a keen and ever present sense of humor; it is the next best thing to an abiding faith in providence.

Occasional war is one of the rigorous instruments in the hands of Providence to give tone to the character of nations.

The proverb says that Providence protects children and idiots. This is really true. I know because I have tested it.

Someone described Providence as the baptismal name of chance; no doubt some pious person will retort that chance is the nickname of Providence.

Providence seems to look after the chumps of this world; and, personally, I'm all for it.

In the designs of Providence, there are no mere coincidences.

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

The hand of Providence creeps among the stars, giving Slothrop the finger.

If Germany is to become a colonizing power, all I say is, God speed her! She becomes our ally and partner in the execution of the great purposes of Providence for the advantage of mankind.

Much of life appears mundane at the time. Yet in God's providence every moment includes significant details arranged by His divine hand.

Providence was well aware what lay ahead for me, and my Capuchin training was to prepare me for it.

The political horizon looks dark and lowering; but the people, under Providence, will set all right.

The damnest scoundrel that ever lived, but in the infinite mercy of Providence... also the damnest fool.

For when a people is not willing or able to fight for its existence- Providence in its eternal justice has decreed that people's end.

I believe in Providence and I believe Providence to be just. Therefore I believe that Providence always rewards the strong, the industrious, and the upright.

I believe that Providence would never have allowed us to see the victory of the Movement if it had the intention after all to destroy us at the end.

A nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful Providence for the fattening of the poor.