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Aim Quote by Alexis Carrel

“Prayer, the basic exercise of the spirit, must be actively practiced in our private lives. The neglected soul of the human being must be made strong enough to assert itself once more. For if the power of prayer is again released and used in the lives of common men and women; if the spirit declares…” quote by Alexis Carrel
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“Prayer, the basic exercise of the spirit, must be actively practiced in our private lives. The neglected soul of the human being must be made strong enough to assert itself once more. For if the power of prayer is again released and used in the lives of common men and women; if the spirit declares its aims clearly and boldly, there is yet hope that our prayers for a better world will be answered.”

Alexis Carrel

About This Quote

Source Essay: Unknown, philosophical reflection

Prayer strengthens the soul, enabling it to assert itself and influence the world positively.

In simple terms: Prayer empowers the spirit.

Key Takeaway

Practice prayer regularly.

Themes

spirituality strength hope

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • community gatherings
  • social activism

Key Concepts

faith inner resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does prayer play in your life?
  • How can inner strength affect external change?
A Different Perspective

May not resonate with non-religious audiences.

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