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“...for our times are not satisfied with faith and not even with the miracle of changing water into wine - they 'go right on,' changing wine into water.” quote by Søren Kierkegaard
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““...for our times are not satisfied with faith and not even with the miracle of changing water into wine - they 'go right on,' changing wine into water.””

Søren Kierkegaard

About This Quote

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

People increasingly demand tangible miracles, yet they turn those miracles into ordinary, losing deeper meaning.

In simple terms: People want miracles but then make them ordinary.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth beyond superficial signs.

Themes

faith disillusionment meaning miracles

Mood

contemplative critical

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal prayer
  • cultural critique
  • secular celebrations

Key Concepts

existentialism symbolism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prioritize signs over substance?
  • How can faith stay meaningful without miracles?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overgeneralize modern attitudes and ignore sincere believers.

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