Faith consists in being vitally concerned with that ultimate reality to which I give the symbolical name of God. Whoever reflects earnestly on the meaning of life is on the verge of an act of faith.
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The courage to be is the courage to accept oneself, in spite of being unacceptable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Courage involves accepting oneself fully, even with flaws and imperfections.
This quote by Paul Tillich emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance as a fundamental aspect of courage. It suggests that true bravery lies not just in facing external challenges but also in embracing one's own identity and shortcomings, even when society may deem those aspects unacceptable. Consequently, this acceptance paves the way for personal growth and authenticity.
Themes
CourageSelf-AcceptanceIdentityAuthenticityFlaws
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about embracing individual flaws, this quote can be shared to remind the audience of the power of self-acceptance.
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