Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Pray To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy.

Pray To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behal

Summary

This quote implies that someone is making a plea to the divine forces or higher powers, asking for the laws of the universe to be suspended or disregarded for the sake of one person. This person acknowledges their unworthiness, but still seeks an exception to the natural laws that govern life. It signifies a desperate appeal for special treatment, perhaps driven by a deep desire or desperate need for a specific outcome or favor, despite the recognition of their own inadequacy.

By Ambrose Bierce

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