They are always saying God loves us. If that's love I'd rather have a bit of kindness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human kindness feels more valuable than abstract claims of divine love.
- In plain terms
- Simple kindness is better than promises of godly love.
- What can you take from it?
- Value tangible kindness over abstract promises.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What offers you real comfort?
- How do you define love?
Another view
Many find genuine solace in religious love.
More from Graham Greene
Sentimentality - that's what we call the sentiment we don't share.
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