Breaths Quote by Isaiah
“Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils.”
About This Quote
Source Biblical Prophecy, Book of Isaiah, 8th century BC
Human life is fleeting; trust in mortal beings is unreliable because of their brief existence.
In simple terms: People are transient and unreliable.
Key Takeaway
Seek enduring values beyond individuals.
Themes
faith
mortality
trust
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
serene
thoughtful
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- personal relationships
- community building
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ephemerality
human frailty
divine reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What lasting principles can you depend on?
- How do you balance trust with realism?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on people can lead to disappointment.
![“Where is the soul? . . . I refuse to believe anything of that kind without proof. The idea that, as soon as a man's breath leaves his body, the soul flops out like a chicken's head and flies off into space to find a lodgment where there [are] harps and haloes. Too much for me.” quote by Robert Green Ingersoll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f49/robert-green-ingersoll-361_believe_where-is-the-soul-i-refuse-to-believe-an_755809.jpg)
