As a general rule, Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertion of their powers.

About This Quote

In the quote above, the author, Benjamin Franklin, is making a statement about Providence. It might be true that “Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertions of their powers” but it might also be true that “Providence seldom vouchsafes to mortals any more than just that degree of encouragement which suffices to keep them at a reasonably full exertions of their powers.” He is simply stating that Providence rarely grants people enough encouragement for them to be at their best.

Source: The House Of The Seven Gables

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