Holy Quote by Iris Murdoch
“I daresay anything can be made holy by being sincerely worshipped.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch, 1978
Anything can become sacred when genuinely revered, suggesting that reverence transforms the ordinary into the holy.
In simple terms: Genuine reverence makes anything holy.
Key Takeaway
Treat what you value with true respect.
Themes
sacredness
reverence
transformation
subjectivity
faith
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- Creating rituals
- honoring daily tasks
- cultivating gratitude
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Phenomenology of worship
symbolic meaning
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly revere?
- Can reverence become blind?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reverence can lead to idolatry, losing critical perspective.
