Goods Quote by George Meredith
“Prayer for worldly goods is worse than fruitless, but prayer for strength of soul is that passion of the soul which catches the gift it seeks.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The House of Life, George Meredith, 1860
Prayer for material wealth is futile, but seeking inner strength yields the true gifts we desire.
In simple terms: Material prayer is empty; spiritual prayer brings true gifts.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner strength over material gain.
Themes
spirituality
values
inner strength
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- seeking meaning
- overcoming emptiness
Key Concepts
materialism
faith
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner strength do you truly need?
- How can you shift focus from material to spiritual?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to distinguish true spiritual desire from ego.
