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“We, who live in the cities, see but a little farther than across the street. We spend our days looking at the work of our own and our neighbors' hands. Small wonder our lives have so little of God in them, when we come in touch with so little that God has made.” quote by Harold Bell Wright
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““We, who live in the cities, see but a little farther than across the street. We spend our days looking at the work of our own and our neighbors' hands. Small wonder our lives have so little of God in them, when we come in touch with so little that God has made.””

Harold Bell Wright

About This Quote

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

Urban life limits spiritual awareness, keeping people distant from nature’s divine presence.

In simple terms: City life blocks God.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper connection with creation.

Themes

spirituality urban vs rural nature

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • outdoor activities
  • community service

Key Concepts

existentialism transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can city dwellers find sacred moments?
  • What practices bridge the gap?
A Different Perspective

Urban environments can also foster spirituality.

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