John Flavel Quotes

All that is from the gods is full of Providence.

God leads us step by step, from event to event. Only afterward, as we look back over the way we have come and reconsider certain important moments in our lives in the light of all that has followed them, or when we survey the whole progress of our lives, do we experience the feeling of having been led without knowing it, the feeling that God has mysteriously guided us.

Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs, but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history.

Perhaps fate isn't blind after all. Perhaps it's capable of fantasy, even compassion.

Never believe that the so-called random events of life are anything less than God’s appointed order. Be ready to discover His divine designs anywhere and everywhere.

What discord should we bring into the universe if our prayers were all answered! Then we should govern the world, and not God. And do you think we should govern it better?

There's a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will.

The Providence that watches over the affairs of men works out of their mistakes, at times, a healthier issue than could have been accomplished by their wisest forethought.

I didn't choose BYU, I like to think it chose me.

He who placed me in this seat will keep me here.

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.

Man is supposed to be the maker of his destiny. It is only partly true. He can make his destiny, only in so far as he is allowed by the Great Power.

I think that there is a Providence that raises up great leaders at the right time.

I've had an interesting career, and I don't know if it was by chance or grace.

God has a plan for every individual. We must only strive to achieve what we have to. He takes care of the rest.

I am constrained every moment to acknowledge a higher origin for events than the will I call mine.

Providence protects us in all the details of our lot.

Man didn't put me in this place [in entertaining industry]. I'm in this position because of God. And so, if man didn't put me in this place, I really don't see no man that can take me out of here.

Nothing with God can be accidental.

That which makes man the mere plaything of fate is God.

Only by God?s grace have I made it to see today and only by God?s grace will I ever see tomorrow.

Do your duty and leave the rest to Providence.

A man does not always choose what his guardian angel intends.

Sir, what can be said of these things? Is it the arm of the flesh that hath done these things? Is it the wisdom and counsel, or strength of man? It is the Lord only. God will curse that man and his house that dares to think otherwise. Sir, you see the work is done by a Divine leading. God gets into the hearts of men, and persuades them to come under you.