Confidence Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
““Devotion is diligence without assurance. Faith is a way of saying, 'Yes, I pre-accept the terms of the universe and I am voicing in advance what I am presently incapable of understanding.' There is a reason that we refer to leaps-of-faith, because the decision to consent to any notion of divinity is a mighty jump from the rational over to the unknowable, and I don't care how diligently scholars of every religion will try to sit you down with their stacks of books and prove that their faith is rational; it isn't. If they were rational, it wouldn't be - by definition - faith. Faith is belief in what you cannot see or prove or touch. Faith is walking face first and full speed into the dark.””
About This Quote
Faith involves trusting the unseen and acting despite uncertainty, contrasting with rational proof.
In simple terms: Faith is trusting without evidence.
Key Takeaway
Act boldly despite not understanding everything.
Themes
faith
trust
uncertainty
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
leaps of faith
existential risk
belief systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “walking face first into the dark” mean for you?
- When have you taken a leap without proof?
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