Doubt Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“It is never worth while to make rents in a garment for the sake of mending them? Nor to create doubts in order to show how cleverly we can quiet them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “On the Folly of Over‑Fixing” (1885)
Attempting to patch a garment repeatedly or creating doubts to showcase cleverness is futile.
In simple terms: Over‑fixing and doubt‑showing are pointless.
Key Takeaway
Avoid unnecessary tinkering and doubt‑display.
Themes
faith
practicality
humility
Mood
reflective
humble
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- daily life
- craftsmanship
- teaching
- personal growth
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you over‑engineered a solution?
- How can humility improve your work?
A Different Perspective
Fixing often creates more problems.
