Faith is the least self-regarding of the virtues. It is by…
““Faith is the least self-regarding of the virtues. It is by its very nature scarcely conscious of its own existence. Like the eye which sees everything in front of it and never sees itself, faith is occupied with the Object upon which it rests and pays no attention to itself at all.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is selfless, unconscious of itself, focused entirely on the divine object.
In simple terms: Faith is selfless and focused on God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and devotion beyond self-awareness.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
selflessness
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- service
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
theology
metacognition
object focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance faith with self-awareness?
- What practices keep your spirituality grounded?
A Different Perspective
Faith can become blind without critical thought.