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“Faith is a function of the heart. It must be enforced by reason. The two are not antagonistic as some think. The more intense one's faith is, the more it whets one's reason. When faith becomes blind it dies.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Faith is a function of the heart. It must be enforced by reason. The two are not antagonistic as some think. The more intense one's faith is, the more it whets one's reason. When faith becomes blind it dies.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

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

Faith and reason should support each other; balanced belief strengthens rational thought.

In simple terms: Faith and reason work together.

Key Takeaway

Balance belief with rational analysis.

Themes

faith reason balance spirituality

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

philosophy cognitive harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does faith become blind?
  • How does reason temper belief?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on either can lead to dogmatism.

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