Wisdom is passionless. But faith by contrast is what Kierkegaard calls a passion. (p. 53e)

A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that's unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push it. (p. 42e)

[From Kierkegaard]: 'I never believed in God before.' - that I understand. But not: 'I never really believed in Him before.' (p. 53e)

Our greatest stupidities may be very wise. (p. 39e)

'The deeper our insight into the methods of nature . . . the more incredible the popular Christianity seems to us.'

For nothing worthy proving can be proven, Nor yet disproven: wherefore thou be wise, Cleave ever to the sunnier side of doubt, And cling to Faith beyond the fo…

In the midst of possible world war, of wholesale destruction, I find my only question this: are there enough people now who believe? Is there time enough left …