No, I'm not religious, I'm sorry to say. But I was once…
“No, I'm not religious, I'm sorry to say. But I was once and shall be again. There is no time now to be religious." "No time. Does it need time to be religious?" "Oh, yes. To be religious you must have time and, even more, independence of time. You can't be religious in earnest and at the same time live in actual things and still take them seriously, time and money and the Odéon Bar and all that.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True religious devotion requires time and freedom from worldly constraints; it cannot coexist with material preoccupations.
In simple terms: Being religious needs time and independence from daily life.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual space away from material distractions.
Themes
spirituality
time
independence
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- monastic life
- personal meditation
- creative work
Key Concepts
existentialism
materialism
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find moments of devotion in daily routine?
- Does material success hinder spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual practice may be limited by practical responsibilities.