Accepted Quote by James E. Talmage
“Belief, in one of its accepted senses, may consist in a merely intellectual assent, while faith implies such confidence and conviction as will impel to action.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Articles of Faith, 1899
Belief is intellectual agreement; faith adds conviction that drives action.
In simple terms: Belief is thought, faith is action‑driven conviction.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith to move beyond mere belief.
Themes
belief
faith
action
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- pursuing goals
- overcoming fear
- commitment
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions does your faith inspire?
- How do you test belief versus faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be misplaced without critical thinking.
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![“Here they [the Jaredites] became a flourishing nation; but, giving way in time to internal dissensions, they divided into factions, which warred with one another until the people were totally destroyed (p. 15).” quote by James E. Talmage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/844/james-e-talmage-19634_destruction_here-they-the-jaredites-became-a-flouris_648482.jpg)
![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
