Who is such a reprobate as I! And yet it seems that even I be in Somebody's hand!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels unworthy but acknowledges that fate or a higher power controls their life.
- In plain terms
- I feel terrible about who I am, but it seems I am still in control of some power.
- What can you take from it?
- Even when you feel unworthy, you are part of a larger plan.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does feeling unworthy stop you from acting?
- Who or what is in your hand?
Another view
Belief in external control can sometimes reduce personal accountability for actions.
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