Quote by Joseph De Maistre
Without doubt God is the universal moving force, but each being is moved according to the nature that God has given it. He directs angels, man, animals, brute matter, in sum all created things, but each according to its nature, and man having been created free, he is freely led. This rule is truly the eternal law and in it we must believe.
Summary
This quote highlights the belief that God is the guiding force in the universe. However, it emphasizes that each being, whether it is an angel, a human, an animal, or even an inanimate object, is moved and directed by God according to its inherent nature. It establishes the idea that God grants humans freedom, which means they have the ability to make choices and decisions of their own accord. This recognition of free will is considered an eternal law that must be acknowledged and believed in.