My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- My religion is humble admiration of a superior spirit seen in small details.
- In plain terms
- I admire the spirit in small things, without formal religion.
- What can you take from it?
- Find wonder in small details of the universe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see the spirit?
- How do you stay humble?
Another view
Some may find this view too vague for structured faith.
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