Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.
Robert Louis StevensonRead
In the law of God, there is no statute of limitations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that in God's eyes, moral and ethical transgressions are timeless and always open to judgment.
Robert Louis Stevensonβs quote implies that while human legal systems impose limitations on the prosecution of crimes, divine law is eternal and unyielding. It serves as a reminder that our actions, particularly those of a moral or spiritual nature, are always subject to scrutiny and evaluation by a higher power, transcending the temporal boundaries set by earthly laws.
Themes
LawMoralityJudgmentEternalEthics
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing moral behavior in a religious study group.
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