God distributes talents to every man according as He sees good.
 George Eliot, Adam Bede (1859). copy citation

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Author George Eliot
Source Adam Bede
Topic God talent
Date 1859
Language English
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“Th' Methodies 'll niver make thee half the man thy brother is, for all they're a-makin' a preacher on thee.” “It's partly truth thee speak'st there, Mother,” said Seth, mildly; “Adam's far before me, an's done more for me than I can ever do for him. God distributes talents to every man according as He sees good. But thee mustna undervally prayer. Prayer mayna bring money, but it brings us what no money can buy—a power to keep from sin and be content with God's will, whatever He may please to send. If thee wouldst pray to God to help thee, and trust in His goodness, thee wouldstna be so uneasy about things.”” source