Blind faith Quote by Anaïs Nin
““Last night I wept. I wept because the process by which I have become a woman was painful. I wept because I was no longer a child with a child's blind faith. I wept because my eyes were opened to reality - to Henry's selfishness, June's love of power, my insatiable creativity which must concern itself with other and cannot be sufficient to itself. I wept because I could not believe anymore and I love to believe. I can still love passionately without believing. That means I love humanly. I wept because from now on I will weep less. I wept because I have lost my pain and I am not yet accustomed to its absence.””
About This Quote
Source Diary: The Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1936
Transformation involves painful loss of naïve faith, leading to a mature, human love that persists beyond belief.
In simple terms: Growth is painful but leads to deeper, human love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace pain as a catalyst for authentic love.
Themes
growth
pain
faith
belief
humanity
creativity
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative awakening
- spiritual questioning
Key Concepts
Self‑realization
spiritual awakening
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love look like without belief?
- How does pain shape your creative expression?
A Different Perspective
Belief alone cannot sustain love; loss can create emptiness.
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