(On his Catholic faith): 'Certainly it has been the rock on which I have always been able to rely in good times and in bad, and it is the lodestone of my life.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes his Catholic faith as a reliable foundation throughout his life.
- In plain terms
- My faith has been my steady support in both good and bad times.
- What can you take from it?
- Rely on your core beliefs for stability during life's changes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What serves as your steady support?
- How has your belief system helped you?
Another view
Reliance on faith alone may not solve practical problems.
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