Believe Quote by Dag Hammarskjold
“God does not die on the day when we cease to believe in a personal deity, but we die on the day when our lives cease to be illumined by the steady radiance, renewed daily, of a wonder, the source of which is beyond all reason.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1953
Human purpose is sustained by continual awe and wonder, not by belief in a specific deity; loss of wonder leads to spiritual death.
In simple terms: Living with wonder keeps us alive spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate daily awe.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
wonder
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- nature walks
- art appreciation
- learning new things
- community service
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you invite wonder each day?
- What practices sustain your sense of awe?
A Different Perspective
If wonder is fleeting, routine may dominate.
