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“The soul may ask God for anything, and never fail.” quote by Annie Dillard
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“The soul may ask God for anything, and never fail.”

Annie Dillard

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Soul May Ask God for Anything” in *Pilgrim at Tinker Creek*, 1974

Faith is portrayed as a confident, unconditional dialogue with the divine, where petitions are always answered in some form.

In simple terms: Prayer is always answered.

Key Takeaway

Trust fully in divine response.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • grief coping
  • decision making
  • seeking guidance

Key Concepts

theology unconditional belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret unanswered prayers?
  • What does “never fail” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a benevolent deity; may not hold for all belief systems.

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