It is strictly and philosophically true in Nature and reason that there is no such thing as chance or accident; it being evident that these words do not signify anything really existing, anything that is truly an agent or the cause of any event; but they signify merely men's ignorance of the real an immediate cause.
Adam ClarkeWoe to that man who runs when God has not sent him; and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.
Adam ClarkeAll abuse and waste of God's creatures are spoil and robbery on the property of the Creator.
Adam Clarke