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“One current of continuity runs underneath all the abortive phases of my life. From childhood on I have been obliged to drop anything I was doing to run after any man who seemed to know a little more than I did about God . . . I most want to write about: how a modern woman has sought the face of…” quote by Mary Antin
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“One current of continuity runs underneath all the abortive phases of my life. From childhood on I have been obliged to drop anything I was doing to run after any man who seemed to know a little more than I did about God . . . I most want to write about: how a modern woman has sought the face of God-not the name nor the fame but the face [ital] of God-and what adventures came to meet her on this ancient human path.”

Mary Antin

About This Quote

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

She describes a lifelong quest for deeper spiritual insight, yearning for a direct encounter with the divine beyond doctrine.

In simple terms: She seeks a personal, experiential relationship with God.

Key Takeaway

Pursue personal spiritual experience.

Themes

spiritual quest faith gender search for meaning personal growth

Mood

reflective inquisitive hopeful

Type

spiritual literary

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • academic study
  • personal journaling
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

feminist theology existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gender shape one's spiritual journey?
  • What does “the face of God” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Personal experiences may not translate universally.

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