How seldom we weigh our neighbor in the same balance with ourselves.
Thomas A KempisRead
Intelligence must follow faith, never precede it, and never destroy it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith should guide intelligence, not the other way around.
This quote suggests that faith holds a primary position in guiding our understanding and intelligence. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual or emotional beliefs in shaping our knowledge and reason, advocating that intellect should enhance rather than undermine faith.
Themes
FaithIntelligenceWisdomKnowledgeGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the importance of spirituality in decision-making.
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