Science has to be understood in its broadest sense, as a method for apprehending all observable reality, and not merely as an instrument for acquiring specialized knowledge.
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Prayer is the force as real as terrestrial gravity. As a physician, I have seen men, after all other therapy had failed, lifted out of disease and melancholy by the serene effort of prayer. Only in prayer do we achieve that complete and harmonious assembly of body, mind and spirit which gives the frail human reed its unshakable strength.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer is a powerful and essential force that can bring healing and strength to a person.
In this quote, Alexis Carrel emphasizes the profound impact of prayer on an individual's health and well-being. He likens prayer to a force as essential as gravity, suggesting that it plays a crucial role in achieving a balance among body, mind, and spirit, ultimately granting individuals the resilience they need to overcome challenges and adversities.
Themes
PrayerStrengthHealingMindSpiritBody
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the role of spirituality in healing practices.
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