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Faith is the function of the heart.
Mahatma Gandhi
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Faith is an emotional and heartfelt belief rather than a purely rational one.

This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes that faith is not merely an intellectual agreement or understanding, but rather a deep-seated conviction that originates from the heart. It suggests that true faith is intertwined with our emotions and feelings, guiding us in our lives and decisions through a sense of trust and belief that transcends logical reasoning.

Themes

FaithHeartBeliefEmotionTrust

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about finding inner strength and resilience.

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