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“When will man learn what was taught to him of old, that faith is the only plank wherewith he can float upon this sea and that his miserable works avail him nothing.” quote by H. Rider Haggard
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““When will man learn what was taught to him of old, that faith is the only plank wherewith he can float upon this sea and that his miserable works avail him nothing.””

H. Rider Haggard

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 the only reliable support in life's turbulent sea; personal deeds alone cannot save us.

In simple terms: Faith steadies us when actions fail.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep spiritual grounding.

Themes

spirituality human limitation faith vs works

Mood

contemplative solemn

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • ethical dilemmas
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does faith play in your decisions?
  • How balance faith with personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on faith may ignore practical action.

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