Boys Quote by Bennett Cerf
“They tell about a fifteen-year-old boy in an orphans' home who had an incurable stutter. One Sunday the minister was detained and the boy volunteered to say the prayer in his stead. He did it perfectly, too, without a single stutter. Later he explained, "I don't stutter when I talk to God. He loves me."”
About This Quote
Source Story: The New Yorker, 2018
A boy with a stutter speaks flawlessly to God, suggesting divine acceptance eases his speech impediment.
In simple terms: Divine love removes his stutter.
Key Takeaway
Seek confidence through faith or acceptance.
Themes
faith
overcoming adversity
self-acceptance
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- therapy
- religious practice
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
psychology of speech
spiritual comfort
confidence building
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you confidence in difficult moments?
- Can belief replace practice?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on faith may not address underlying causes.
