Ability Quote by Erich Fromm
“To have faith requires courage, the ability to take a risk, the readiness even to accept pain and disappointment. Whoever insists on safety and security as primary conditions of life cannot have faith; whoever shuts himself off in a system of defense, where distance and possession are his means of security, makes himself a prisoner. To be loved, and to love, need courage, the courage to judge certain values as of ultimate concern – and to take the jump and to stake everything on these values.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm, 1956
Faith demands courage, risk‑taking, and willingness to endure pain; safety‑seeking blocks it.
In simple terms: Faith needs courage and risk, not safety.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk and openness to love.
Themes
courage
faith
love
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- career decisions
Key Concepts
existential risk
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks have you avoided?
- How might vulnerability deepen love?
A Different Perspective
Safety can become a prison limiting true faith.
