If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?
Maya AngelouRead
Faith is the evidence of the unseen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves believing in what cannot be seen or proven.
In this quote, Maya Angelou emphasizes the concept of faith as a profound act of belief in things that are not visible or tangible. She suggests that true faith is rooted in conviction and trust in something beyond empirical evidence, highlighting a deeper understanding of belief and spirituality that transcends physical proof.
Themes
FaithBeliefUnseenTrustSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on hope, one might quote this to inspire the audience to believe in a better future.
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