Quote#Work
Who would stand before a blackboard, and pray the principle of…
Quote byMary Baker Eddy · 1821–1910
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: ', p. 3.
English (original)
Who would stand before a blackboard, and pray the principle of mathematics to solve the problem? The rule is already established, and it is our task to work out the solution. Shall we ask the divine Principle of all goodness to do His own work? His work is done, and we have only to avail ourselves of God's rule in order to receive His blessing, which enables us to work out our own salvation.
— Mary Baker Eddy
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