Holiness Quote by A.E. Coppard
““Holiness was always something richly dim.””
About This Quote
Source Short story collection, 1935
Holiness is elusive and not fully grasped
In simple terms: Divine purity is hard to define
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery in spiritual pursuits
Themes
spirituality
mystery
humility
Mood
enigmatic
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- religious contemplation
- artistic inspiration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ineffability
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “richly dim” suggest about holiness?
- Can mystery be a source of comfort?
A Different Perspective
May discourage concrete spiritual practice
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
