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“With prayer, one can go on cheerfully and even happily. Without prayer, how grim a journey!” quote by Dorothy Day
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“With prayer, one can go on cheerfully and even happily. Without prayer, how grim a journey!”

Dorothy Day

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Power of Prayer” by Dorothy Day, 1948

Argues that prayer sustains optimism and resilience; without it, life feels bleak.

In simple terms: Prayer brings cheer; without it, life feels grim.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a regular prayer or reflective practice.

Themes

faith resilience optimism spirituality

Mood

hopeful serene determined

Type

spiritual motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • morning meditation
  • stressful workday
  • illness recovery
  • grief coping

Key Concepts

theology psychology well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal reflection affect your mood?
  • What non‑prayer practice could give similar hope?
A Different Perspective

May not resonate with non‑religious individuals; alternative practices exist.

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