When false things are brought low, And swift things have grown slow, Feigning like froth shall go, Faith be for aye.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deception fades quickly while true faith endures forever.
- In plain terms
- Fake things disappear fast, but faith lasts forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth survives while illusions eventually vanish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes faith last?
- How do we spot deception?
Another view
Faith is not always visible or tangible.
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