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“I am as certain as I am standing here, that the secret of much mischief to our own souls, and to the souls of others, lies in the way that we stint, and starve, and scamp our prayers, by hurrying over them.” quote by Alexander Whyte
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“I am as certain as I am standing here, that the secret of much mischief to our own souls, and to the souls of others, lies in the way that we stint, and starve, and scamp our prayers, by hurrying over them.”

Alexander Whyte

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

We harm ourselves and others by rushing through prayer, depriving it of depth and sincerity.

In simple terms: Rushed prayer weakens its power.

Key Takeaway

Pause and engage fully in prayer.

Themes

spirituality mindfulness communication

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • group worship
  • conflict resolution
  • stressful moments

Key Concepts

prayer intentionality self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does haste affect your inner peace?
  • Can you find stillness amid urgency?
A Different Perspective

Rushing can be necessary in emergencies, limiting contemplation.

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