Children Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
““I will tell you that I am a child of this century, a child of disbelief and doubt. I am that today and will remain so until the grave. How much terrible torture this thirst for faith has cost me and costs me even now, which is all the stronger in my soul the more arguments I can find against it. And yet, God sends me sometimes instants when I am completely calm; at those instants I love and feel loved by others, and it is at those instances that I have shaped for myself a Credo where everything is clear and sacred for me. This Credo is very simple, here it is: to believe that nothing is more beautiful, profound, sympathetic, reasonable, manly and more powerful than Christ.””
About This Quote
Expresses deep doubt yet finds moments of calm and love, concluding with a personal creed that elevates Christ above all.
In simple terms: Doubt coexists with faith; Christ is central.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt, find personal meaning.
Themes
spirituality
existentialism
faith
Mood
reflective
confessional
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- counseling
- spiritual practice
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
theodicy
personal creed
Questions to Reflect On
- How does doubt shape your beliefs?
- What role does love play in your spirituality?
A Different Perspective
The creed may conflict with secular views.
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