I hold another creed, which no one ever taught me, and…
“I hold another creed, which no one ever taught me, and which I seldom mention, but in which I delight, and to which I cling, for it extends hope to all; it makes eternity a rest - a mighty home, not a terror and an abyss. Besides, with this creed, I can so clearly distinguish between the criminal and his crime; I can so sincerely forgive the first while I abhor the last; with this creed, revenge never worries my heart, degradation never too deeply disgusts me, injustice never crushes me too low. I live in calm, looking to the end.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A personal belief offers universal hope, framing eternity as a comforting home rather than a frightening abyss, guiding moral clarity and emotional serenity.
In simple terms: A creed gives hope, moral clarity, and peace.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a hopeful worldview.
Themes
hope
morality
peace
justice
Mood
calm
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
- conflict resolution
- coping with injustice
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical dualism
spiritual comfort
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “eternity as a rest” mean to you?
- How does this creed affect your response to injustice?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex moral situations.