If human life is in fact ordered by a beneficent being whose knowledge of our real needs and of the way in which they can be satisfied infinitely exceeds our own, we must expect a priori that his operations will often appear to us far from beneficent and far from wise, and that it will be our highest prudence to give him our confidence in spite of this.

Summary

This quote suggests that if there is a higher power who has a perfect understanding of our true needs and how to meet them, we should not be surprised if their actions seem unkind or unwise to us. In order to make the best choices, it is advised that we trust this benevolent being even when things seem unfavorable, as they have more knowledge and insight than we do. It emphasizes the importance of having faith and confidence in the divine plan, even when it is difficult to understand.

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