Prayer Quote by Mark Twain

Under certain circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.

— Mark Twain

Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.

— Mark Twain

“In certain trying circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity furnishes a relief denied even to prayer,’” she said absently. “What?” “Mark Twain.”

— Cherise Sinclair

Prayer is the disciplined refusal to act before God acts.

— Eugene H. Peterson

“Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer." [ Mark Twain, a Biography ]”

— Mark Twain

“Both of these attitudes -- unrelenting listlessness and dogged good cheer -- have to yield to the realities of prayer and life if the…

— William A. Barry

“Let’s face it – prayers without desperation are pretend prayers.”

— Art Hochberg

“I can confidently say that stories of pain and courage almost always include two things: praying and cussing. Sometimes at the exact same time.”

— Brené Brown

“Desperate prayers may be an indication of spiritual health rather than a sign of spiritual deficiency.”

— Jeff Manion

“Some situations do not have a readily available remedy, but when you pray, you will find victory.”

— Gift Gugu Mona

“Do not turn to prayer only in times of grief, suffering and rage. Make prayer a habit whether you are blissful or sorrowful, serene…

— Pooja Ruprell

Prayer is a cry of distress, a demand for help, a hymn of love.

— Alexis Carrel