Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith-the one great moving force which we can neither weigh in the balance nor test in the crucible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Faith is a powerful, unmeasurable force that drives human action.
- In plain terms
- Faith moves people but cannot be measured or tested.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect the power of beliefs that cannot be quantified.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you measure belief?
- What moves people without reason?
Another view
Faith can sometimes lead to division or conflict.
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