Belief Quote by John Updike
“Belief, like love, must be voluntary.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Widows of Eastwick, 1979
Belief and love require conscious choice, not mere circumstance.
In simple terms: Belief and love are choices.
Key Takeaway
Choose belief and love deliberately.
Themes
philosophy
emotion
choice
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Voluntary belief
affective commitment
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes belief voluntary?
- How to foster voluntary love?
A Different Perspective
May ignore involuntary feelings.
