One in whom persuasion and belief Had ripened into faith, and faith become A passionate intuition.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Persuasion and belief mature into faith, which becomes an intuitive passion.
- In plain terms
- Belief grows into faith, then into a strong inner feeling.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep convictions can become intuitive drives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs have become intuitive for you?
- How do you distinguish faith from opinion?
Another view
Not all beliefs evolve into faith for everyone.
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