--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Men talk of \"finding God,\" but no wonder…" description: "\"Men talk of \"finding God,\" but no wonder it is difficult; He is hidden in that darkest hiding-place, your heart. You yourself are a part of Him.\" — Chr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c5/christopher-morley-2772_difficult_men-talk-of-finding-god-but-no-wonder-it_1581191.png" --- # Men talk of "finding God," but no wonder it is difficult… ![“Men talk of "finding God," but no wonder it is difficult; He is hidden in that darkest hiding-place, your heart. You yourself are a part of Him.” quote by Christopher Morley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c5/christopher-morley-2772_difficult_men-talk-of-finding-god-but-no-wonder-it_1581191.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c5/christopher-morley-2772_difficult_men-talk-of-finding-god-but-no-wonder-it_1581191.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8c5/christopher-morley-2772_difficult_men-talk-of-finding-god-but-no-wonder-it_1581191.png) > “Men talk of "finding God," but no wonder it is difficult; He is hidden in that darkest hiding-place, your heart. You yourself are a part of Him.” [Christopher Morley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-morley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine presence resides within the heart, making external searching unnecessary. **In simple terms:** God is inside you. Key Takeaway Seek within, not outward. Themes spirituality self‑discovery inner peace Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal meditation - prayer - quiet reflection - journaling Key Concepts theology mysticism self‑realization Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize the divine in everyday moments? - What practices help you connect with your inner self? 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