Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.

God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our

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This quote suggests that God purposely avoids intervening in every aspect of our lives, so as to not override our free will and the importance of human agency. It implies that by allowing us to make choices and shape our own destinies, there is a sense of glory that we can claim for ourselves. It signifies the idea that God respects and values the freedom we possess as individuals, even if it means relinquishing complete control over our actions.

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By Niccolo Machiavelli

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