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Believe Quote by Anthony Liccione

“Faith, is the road that goes straight past the gravel, and cloud-mesh dirt into a mirage, where still you believe to go straight, and when you finally catch up with it, it ends at a lake where you stretch your eyes across, but unable to glimpse the other side- so you jump in and swim, gliding each…” quote by Anthony Liccione
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““Faith, is the road that goes straight past the gravel, and cloud-mesh dirt into a mirage, where still you believe to go straight, and when you finally catch up with it, it ends at a lake where you stretch your eyes across, but unable to glimpse the other side- so you jump in and swim, gliding each stroke with tiredness and swallow of water, you reach the end, put a hand out and pull yourself up on concrete, where the same road continues straight into another blue-white blur.””

Anthony Liccione

About This Quote

Source Poem: contemporary verse, null

The poem portrays faith as a winding road through illusion, ending in struggle and perseverance.

In simple terms: Faith is a difficult path with challenges but leads to growth.

Key Takeaway

Persist through doubts and keep moving forward.

Themes

faith perseverance illusion

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • creative projects
  • spiritual journeys

Key Concepts

existentialism spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does faith help you navigate uncertainty?
  • What does the “lake” symbolize in your life?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly complex, confusing readers.

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