Religious Urge Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““But it was not only by this feeling, as Varvara thought, that he was guided. Mingling with his pride, with his need always to be first, was another motive, at which Varvara did not guess - a truly religious urge. His disillusionment in Mary (his betrothed), whom he had imagined such a saint, his feeling of outrage was so cruel that he sank into despair; and despair led him - whither? To God, to the faith of his childhood, which had never lost its hold upon him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Resurrection, 1899
Pride and a hidden religious drive clash, leading to despair that pushes the protagonist back to his childhood faith.
In simple terms: Pride and hidden faith cause turmoil, ending in a return to early belief.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden motives and seek balance.
Themes
pride
faith
despair
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- inner turmoil
Key Concepts
existential crisis
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What unspoken drives shape your decisions?
- Can confronting pride heal inner conflict?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not resolve all issues.
