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Faith Quote by Clarice Lispector

“the miracle is the note between two notes of music, it is the number between number one and number two. To have it all you have to do is need it. Faith — is knowing you can go and eat the miracle. Hunger, that is what faith is in itself — and needing is my guarantee that to me it will always be…” quote by Clarice Lispector
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““the miracle is the note between two notes of music, it is the number between number one and number two. To have it all you have to do is need it. Faith — is knowing you can go and eat the miracle. Hunger, that is what faith is in itself — and needing is my guarantee that to me it will always be given. Needing is my guide.””

Clarice Lispector

About This Quote

Source Book: The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector, 1977

The quote describes miracles as the subtle space between notes, equating faith with hunger and need, suggesting that desire guides the receipt of miracles.

In simple terms: Miracles exist in the gaps; faith is hunger that guides them.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate desire and trust to attract miracles.

Themes

faith miracle desire guidance

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • overcoming doubt

Key Concepts

existentialism spirituality psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gaps in your life need mindful attention?
  • How does desire shape your perception of miracles?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on need may foster dependency rather than empowerment.

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