We shall be made truly wise if we be made content…
“We shall be made truly wise if we be made content; content, too, not only with what we can understand, but content with what we do not understand-the habit of mind which theologians call, and rightly, faith in God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True wisdom comes from being content with both what we understand and what we do not, trusting faith.
In simple terms: Accept ignorance and trust beyond understanding.
Cultivate contentment and faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- education
- personal growth
- uncertainty management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find peace with unknowns?
- What role does faith play in your life?
Faith may be challenged by rational skepticism.