When a miner looks at the rope that is to lower him into…
“When a miner looks at the rope that is to lower him into the deep mine, he may coolly say, "I have faith in that rope as well made and strong." But when he lays hold of it, and swings down by it into the tremendous chasm, then he is believing on the rope. Then he is trusting himself to the rope. It is not a mere opinion - it is an act. The miner lets go of every thing else, and bears his whole weight on those well braided strands of hemp. Now that is faith.”
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 demonstrated by committing fully to a trust, not just thinking it is reliable.
In simple terms: Faith is acting on trust, not just believing.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully, let go of doubts.
Themes
faith
trust
commitment
action
courage
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mountain climbing
- starting a business
- public speaking
- making a life change
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
risk
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you holding onto that prevents full trust?
- How do you test the strength of what you trust?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be misplaced if the foundation is weak; blind trust may lead to danger.