Believe Quote by Dallas Willard
“Human beings are at their core defined by what they worship rather than primarily by what they think, know, or believe. That is bound up with the central Augustinian claim that we are what we love.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard, 1998
People are defined more by what they love than by their thoughts or knowledge.
In simple terms: Love defines us more than ideas.
Key Takeaway
Examine what you truly cherish.
Themes
values
identity
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- leadership
- counseling
Key Concepts
Augustinianism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you worship?
- How does that shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Love can be misdirected, leading to harmful priorities.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
