Faith Quote by James P. Carse
““It is with this thought that many believers would call up Kierkegaard's famous phrase, the 'leap of faith,' pictured perhaps as a leap from here to there, leaving out the in-between... What is usually overlooked, however, is that Kierkegaard said nothing about a safe landing; there was only the leap, and no guarantee of solid ground beyond it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "Finite and Infinite Games", discussion of Kierkegaard
Kierkegaard's "leap of faith" implies a jump without guarantee of safe landing, emphasizing risk and uncertainty
In simple terms: Leap of faith is a risky jump without assured safe landing
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and act despite lack of guarantees
Themes
faith
risk
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- spiritual practice
- creative ventures
Key Concepts
leap of faith
uncertainty tolerance
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can accompany a leap of faith?
- How do we balance faith with practical planning?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on risk can lead to reckless decisions without preparation
![“[Søren ] Kierkegaard said it for me a long time ago. He said, 'You can't really think yourself into a faith, into a religion. It's something you have to make a leap into faith.' And I've never been able to do that. I wish I could. Then maybe I could believe in an afterlife.” quote by Nat Hentoff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7cc/nat-hentoff-1615_able_s-ren-kierkegaard-said-it-for-me-a-long_1177231.jpg)
