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“Silence, as someone has said, is the mother of prayer and the nurse of holy thoughts. Silence cuts down on our sins, doesn't it? We can't be sinning in so many different ways if we are being quiet before God. Silence nourishes patience, charity, discretion.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot
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“Silence, as someone has said, is the mother of prayer and the nurse of holy thoughts. Silence cuts down on our sins, doesn't it? We can't be sinning in so many different ways if we are being quiet before God. Silence nourishes patience, charity, discretion.”

Elisabeth Elliot

About This Quote

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

Silence fosters prayer and holy thoughts, reducing sinful distractions and nurturing virtues.

In simple terms: Silence aids spiritual focus.

Key Takeaway

Practice quiet reflection.

Themes

faith silence virtue

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • personal contemplation

Key Concepts

spiritual discipline mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways does silence deepen your spirituality?
  • Can silence become a habit?
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