Quote by Thornton Wilder

When God loves a creature he wants the creature to know the highest happiness and the deepest misery He wants him to know all that being alive can bring. That is his best gift. There is no happiness save in understanding the whole.

When God loves a creature he wants the creature to know the

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This quote suggests that when God loves a creature, he wants them to experience the full range of human existence, including both the highest happiness and the deepest despair. By going through these various emotions and circumstances, the creature gains a deeper understanding and appreciation for life. True happiness, according to this quote, can only be achieved by comprehending and embracing the entirety of human experience.

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