Comfort Quote by Mary Wortley Montagu
“Nobody can deny but religion is a comfort to the distressed, a cordial to the sick, and sometimes a restraint on the wicked...”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, Mary Wortley Montagu, 1735
Religion offers comfort to the suffering, companionship to the ill, and can restrain immoral behavior, yet it may also limit freedom.
In simple terms: Religion comforts and restrains.
Recognize both benefits and constraints of faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- ethical debates
- community support
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does faith play in your life?
- Can morality exist without religion?
Reliance on religion may hinder personal responsibility.