Action Quote by Edward Everett
“We are blessed with a faith, which calls into action the whole intellectual man; which prescribes a reasonable service; which challenges the investigation of its evidences; and which, in the doctrine of immortality, invests the mind of man with a portion of the dignity of Divine intelligence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 19th‑century lecture on faith and intellect, date unknown
Faith activates the whole intellect, demanding rational service and dignified inquiry into divine truth
In simple terms: Faith inspires intellectual action, rational service, and dignity in seeking truth
Key Takeaway
Integrate faith with reason and service
Themes
faith
intellect
service
dignity
divine
investigation
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic study
- community service
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can faith and reason coexist productively?
- What responsibilities arise from this dignified intellect?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with secular perspectives or scientific evidence
![“The essence of faith … is the idea that that which man wishes actually is: he wishes to be immortal, therefore he is immortal; he wishes for the existence of a being who can do everything which is impossible to Nature and reason, therefore such a being exists[.]” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bb8/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_faith_the-essence-of-faith-is-the-idea-that-th_247786.jpg)
![“The doctrine of immortality is the final doctrine of religion; … it speaks out what it has hitherto suppressed. If elsewhere the religious soul concerns itself with the existence of another being, here it openly considers only its own existence[.]” quote by Ludwig Feuerbach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55c/ludwig-feuerbach-3406_clinging-to-self_the-doctrine-of-immortality-is-the-final_2197848.jpg)
