there but for the grace of God go I English

Meaning there but for the grace of God go I meaning

What does there but for the grace of God go I mean?

there but for the grace of God go I proverb

— A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing of the Divine.

— Humankind's fate is in God's hands.

— others' misfortune could be one's own