Asking Quote by Horace Greeley
“Answering a letter from a church asking what else they should try after having failed to raise enough money on bake sales, bazaars, suppers, etc. Why not try religion?”
About This Quote
When faced with fundraising failure, consider exploring religious or spiritual avenues as an alternative to conventional monetary efforts.
In simple terms: Try religion after fundraising fails.
Key Takeaway
Explore spiritual paths when material attempts stall.
Themes
faith
alternatives
resilience
Mood
contemplative
neutral
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- charity work
- personal crisis
- career change
Key Concepts
spirituality
resourcefulness
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual practices could support your cause?
- Can faith replace practical fundraising?
A Different Perspective
Religion may not address underlying financial issues.
![“Vicar: You ought to try [religion], one of these days," he said. "I believe you'd like it." I said: "but I have tried it, haven't I? I've been to church. It never seems to take.” quote by Dodie Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f0/dodie-smith-1724_cassandra-mortmain_vicar-you-ought-to-try-religion-one-of-t_957856.jpg)
![“Margot [Hentoff] used to write regularly for The Voice, for The New York Review of Books, for Harper's Bazaar, and she really had the most distinctive writing style, even more than mine, than I've ever seen in this business.” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f16/nat-hentoff-1615_bazaars_margot-hentoff-used-to-write-regularly-f_598178.jpg)
