Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
I care only to know, if possible, the lasting meaning that lies in all religious doctrine from the beginning till now.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of understanding the core and enduring truths found in religious teachings throughout history.
George Eliot reflects on the quest for knowledge and understanding of the lasting significance of religious doctrines from their inception to the present day. This pursuit reveals a deeper examination of the principles that have guided human beliefs and moral frameworks over time, highlighting the common threads that unite various faiths in their search for meaning.
Themes
ReligionMeaningDoctrineKnowledgePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about interfaith dialogue, I might start with this quote to emphasize the unity in religious beliefs.
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I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
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Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them: they can be injured by us, they can be wounded; they know all our penitence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow on the smallest relic of their presence.
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