--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Thus, sir, you see when faith is lacking…" description: "\"“Thus, sir, you see when faith is lacking, it becomes impossible to create certain states of happiness, for we lack the necessary humility. Vaingloriou..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06b/luigi-pirandello-4230_faith_thus-sir-you-see-when-faith-is-lacking-i_1953878.jpg" --- # Thus, sir, you see when faith is lacking, it becomes… ![“Thus, sir, you see when faith is lacking, it becomes impossible to create certain states of happiness, for we lack the necessary humility. Vaingloriously, we try to substitute ourselves for this faith, creating thus for the rest of the world a reality which we believe after their fashion, while…” quote by Luigi Pirandello](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06b/luigi-pirandello-4230_faith_thus-sir-you-see-when-faith-is-lacking-i_1953878.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06b/luigi-pirandello-4230_faith_thus-sir-you-see-when-faith-is-lacking-i_1953878.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06b/luigi-pirandello-4230_faith_thus-sir-you-see-when-faith-is-lacking-i_1953878.jpg) > ““Thus, sir, you see when faith is lacking, it becomes impossible to create certain states of happiness, for we lack the necessary humility. Vaingloriously, we try to substitute ourselves for this faith, creating thus for the rest of the world a reality which we believe after their fashion, while, actually, it doesn't exist.”” [Luigi Pirandello](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/luigi-pirandello/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When faith is missing, we cannot achieve true happiness because humility is essential; we falsely replace faith with self‑importance, creating an illusory reality. **In simple terms:** Lack of faith blocks happiness; humility needed. Key Takeaway Cultivate humility and seek genuine faith. Themes faith humility happiness illusion Mood reflective serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - spiritual practice - relationship counseling - leadership development Key Concepts existentialism psychology self‑deception Questions to Reflect On - How does humility affect your sense of happiness? - Can you identify moments when you substituted faith with self‑importance? 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