Skip to content

Good man Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

“A good man's prayers are golden recompense!" rejoined old Roger Chillingworth, as he took his leave. "Yea, they are the current gold coin of the New Jerusalem, with the King's own mint-mark on them!” quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Download Open image
““A good man's prayers are golden recompense!" rejoined old Roger Chillingworth, as he took his leave. "Yea, they are the current gold coin of the New Jerusalem, with the King's own mint-mark on them!””

Nathaniel Hawthorne

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Scarlet Letter, 1850

Prayer is portrayed as valuable currency in a spiritual economy, symbolizing moral worth.

In simple terms: Prayer equals spiritual wealth.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate sincere prayer.

Themes

faith morality spiritual economy

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • church services
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

prayer as moral capital religious symbolism redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer influence daily actions?
  • Can moral worth be measured?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex moral issues.

2.9 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Explore all 526 Nathaniel Hawthorne quotes

More Good man quotes

Browse all 2,081 Good man quotes