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Abandon Quote by Graham Greene

“If you have abandoned one faith, do not abandon all faith. There is always an alternative to the faith we lose. Or is it the same faith under another mask?” quote by Graham Greene
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“If you have abandoned one faith, do not abandon all faith. There is always an alternative to the faith we lose. Or is it the same faith under another mask?”

Graham Greene

About This Quote

Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951

Abandoning one belief shouldn't lead to total cynicism; alternatives exist, perhaps disguised.

In simple terms: Don’t discard all faith after one loss.

Key Takeaway

Seek new perspectives when old ones fail.

Themes

faith philosophy hope

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • loss of a loved one

Key Concepts

existentialism spiritual resilience alternative narratives

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new belief could replace a lost one?
  • Can different faiths share core truths?
A Different Perspective

Faith can become dogmatic, limiting growth.

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