How true is this statement?

It sounds very true --if there is not some underlying interpretation not expressed. Man can choose God or go on his own way. The Gospel message is to awaken man to the need for salvation for eternity --would you say?

If one doesn't believe in eternal after life then one will go on in atheism. God's ultimatum to mankind is: "ye must be born again" (John 3 & John 14:6) ---believe it or not.

I would agree with that.

I also really like that quote and will be using it in future to remind myself whenever times get tough. Thank you!