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Faith Quote by David James Duncan

“The heart [is] an organ that I find, if you have faith and know how to surrender to it, unfolds and unfolds in a most wonderful an unscientific manner, till it becomes the vastest and most pristine wilderness in existence.” quote by David James Duncan
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““The heart [is] an organ that I find, if you have faith and know how to surrender to it, unfolds and unfolds in a most wonderful an unscientific manner, till it becomes the vastest and most pristine wilderness in existence.””

David James Duncan

About This Quote

Source Book: The River Why by David James Duncan, 1993

Faith and surrender to the heart reveal profound, untamed inner landscapes beyond rational understanding.

In simple terms: Surrender to heart reveals vast inner wilderness.

Key Takeaway

Trust your heart’s inner wisdom.

Themes

faith inner exploration spirituality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative work
  • spiritual practice
  • therapy

Key Concepts

surrender mysticism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does surrendering to intuition affect decisions?
  • What risks arise from ignoring rational analysis?
A Different Perspective

The heart’s mysteries may be romanticized, lacking empirical support.

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