Believer Quote by George William Russell
“A young man who had been troubling society with impalpable doctrines of a new civilization which he called "the Kingdom of Heaven" had been put out of the way; and I can imagine that believer in material power murmuring as he went homeward, "it will all blow over now." Yes. The wind from the Kingdom of Heaven has blown over the world, and shall blow for centuries yet.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Kingdom of Heaven", George William Russell, 1912
Suggests that spiritual ideas dismissed as fleeting will persist, influencing the world for centuries.
In simple terms: Spiritual concepts endure despite being ignored.
Recognize lasting impact of ideas beyond immediate dismissal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- public discourse
- policy making
- artistic expression
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas have you seen endure over time?
- How do you balance spiritual belief with material reality?
May romanticize ideas without addressing practical outcomes.