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“Maybe that’s what religion is, hurling yourself off a cliff and trusting that something bigger will take care of you and carry you to the right place.” quote by Maria Semple
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“Maybe that’s what religion is, hurling yourself off a cliff and trusting that something bigger will take care of you and carry you to the right place.”

Maria Semple

About This Quote

Source Novel: Where'd You Go, Bernadette?, 2012

Religion can feel like a leap of faith, trusting a higher power to guide you.

In simple terms: Faith is a daring trust.

Key Takeaway

Embrace faith despite uncertainty.

Themes

faith trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • life crises
  • spiritual journeys
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology psychology of belief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “leap of faith” mean to you?
  • How can you balance trust and personal agency?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can be risky without discernment.

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