"If they can prove that I am wrong by that time, I will give it up to their wisdom, but not after to any one's judgment, till I see the end of another year; for the Lord will begin with a new century; and I will see what he will do, before I will hearken to any man's judgment"
- Joanna Southcott
About this Quote
In this quote, Joanna Southcott is revealing her strong belief in her own concepts and convictions. She mentions that if someone can show her incorrect within a specific amount of time, she will accept their wisdom. Nevertheless, she will not listen to anybody's judgment until she sees completion of another year. She thinks that the Lord will begin a brand-new century and she wishes to see what he will do before she considers anybody else's viewpoint. This reveals her steadfast faith in her own beliefs and her rely on the divine. She is determined to wait and see before making any decisions based on others' judgments.
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