In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief…
“In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall come nearer to success and that success in our aims (the improvement of the lot of mankind, present and future) is worth attaining...I maintain that faith in this world is perfectly possible without faith in another world.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith is belief in human effort and progress, independent of religious belief; success is worth pursuing.
In simple terms: Faith in humanity, not just religion.
Pursue goals through human effort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- social reform
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your personal faith?
- How can you support collective progress?
Human effort may fail without structural support.