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“No one can get inner peace by pouncing on it, by vigorously willing to have it ... Peace is a consciousness of springs too deep for earthly droughts to dry up. Peace is the gift not of volitional struggle but of spiritual hospitality.” quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick
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“No one can get inner peace by pouncing on it, by vigorously willing to have it ... Peace is a consciousness of springs too deep for earthly droughts to dry up. Peace is the gift not of volitional struggle but of spiritual hospitality.”

Harry Emerson Fosdick

About This Quote

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

Peace comes from deep inner awareness, not forceful effort.

In simple terms: Peace is inner awareness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner stillness.

Themes

spirituality inner peace mindfulness

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • stress relief
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

consciousness hospitality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices deepen inner peace?
  • How to avoid forcing peace?
A Different Perspective

Peace may be elusive without practice.

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