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Belief Quote by George MacDonald

“Any faith in Him, however small, is better than any belief about Him, however great.” quote by George MacDonald
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“Any faith in Him, however small, is better than any belief about Him, however great.”

George MacDonald

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost Princess, 1884

Even a tiny faith surpasses grand intellectual speculation about the divine.

In simple terms: Small faith beats big theories.

Key Takeaway

Value humble belief.

Themes

faith humility belief

Mood

hopeful contemplative

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • ethical decision‑making
  • community worship
  • existential reflection

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does small faith guide you?
  • What doubts challenge your belief?
A Different Perspective

Intellectual doubt can undermine faith.

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