“God has created all things for good; all things for their greatest good; everything for its own good. What is the good of one is not the good of another; what makes one man happy would make another unhappy. God has determined, unless I interfere with His plan, that I should reach that which will be my greatest happiness. He looks on me individually, He calls me by my name, He knows what I can do, what I can best be, what is my greatest happiness, and He means to give it me.”
Quote by John Henry Newman
Work
The Works of Cardinal Newman
This extensive compilation encompasses a variety of subjects, including religious philosophy, moral theology, and the nature of human reason, reflecting Newman's intellectual contributions to the Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions. more
Author
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman was an influential British theologian, philosopher, and writer, known for his contributions to religious philosophy, moral philosophy, and literary criticism. He was born on February 21, 1801, and died on August 11, 1890. Newman was educated at Oxford University and later became a Catholic priest, holding several important positions in the church in Britain and Ireland. more
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