Psychology Quote by Lew Wallace
““for I thought there was a relation between God and the soul as yet unknown. On this theme the mind can reason to a point, a dead, impassable wall; arrived there, all that remains is to stand and cry aloud for help.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ben-Hur, 1880
The mind reaches limits when confronting divine mysteries, leading to frustration and a plea for assistance.
In simple terms: Human understanding hits a wall with spiritual questions.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and seek humility.
Themes
spirituality
limits
frustration
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- faith questioning
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
existential inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual questions feel unanswerable?
- How do you cope with uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overstate the mind's inability, ignoring intuitive insights.
