Faith consists in being vitally concerned with that ultimate reality to which I give the symbolical name of God. Whoever reflects earnestly on the meaning of life is on the verge of an act of faith. — Paul Tillich Copy Share Image
[American] conformism might approximate collectivism, not so much in economic respects, and not too much in political respects, but very much in the pattern… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
He who risks and fails can be forgiven. He who never risks and never fails is a failure in his whole being. — Paul Tillich Copy Share
Symbols have one characteristic in common with signs; they point beyond themselves to something else. The red sign at the street corner points to… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
In those who rest on their unshakable faith, pharisaism and fanaticism are the unmistakable symptoms of doubt which has been repressed. Doubt is not… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
When you love someone and you love them with your heart, it never disappears when you're apart. Anh when you love someone and you've… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
Being religious means asking passionately the question of the meaning of our existence and being willing to receive answers, even if the answers hurt. — Paul Tillich Copy Share
The joy about our work is spoiled when we perform it not because of what we produce but because of the pleasure with which… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
In the courageous standing of uncertainty, faith shows most visibly its dynamic character. — Paul Tillich Copy Share
Man's ultimate concern must be expressed symbolically, because symbolic language alone is able to express the ultimate. — Paul Tillich Copy Share
man is free, in so far as he has the power of contradicting himself and his essential nature. Man is free even from his… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
The citizens of a city are not guilty of the crimes committed in their city; but they are guilty as participants in the destiny… — Paul Tillich Copy Share
