--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That wish - that prayer - both men and…" description: "\"“That wish - that prayer - both men and women would have scorned me for - \"But, Father, Thou wilt not despise!\" I said, and felt that it was true.”\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b39/anne-bronte-1444_god_that-wish-that-prayer-both-men-and-women_488698.jpg" --- # That wish - that prayer - both men and women would have… ![“That wish - that prayer - both men and women would have scorned me for - "But, Father, Thou wilt not despise!" I said, and felt that it was true.” quote by Anne Brontë](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b39/anne-bronte-1444_god_that-wish-that-prayer-both-men-and-women_488698.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b39/anne-bronte-1444_god_that-wish-that-prayer-both-men-and-women_488698.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b39/anne-bronte-1444_god_that-wish-that-prayer-both-men-and-women_488698.jpg) > ““That wish - that prayer - both men and women would have scorned me for - "But, Father, Thou wilt not despise!" I said, and felt that it was true.”” [Anne Brontë](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anne-bronte/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A plea for divine mercy despite feeling judged, expressing hope that God’s love transcends human scorn. **In simple terms:** Seeking God’s acceptance despite fear of judgment. Key Takeaway Trust in divine compassion. Themes faith vulnerability redemption Mood hopeful reflective Type spiritual confessional When to use this quote - personal crisis - confession - seeking forgiveness Key Concepts theology self‑acceptance spiritual longing Questions to Reflect On - Do you feel judged when you seek help? - How can faith ease fear of rejection? 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