Adoration Quote by Ouida
“You know the Ark of Israel and the calf of Belial were both made of gold. Religion has never yet changed the metal of her one adoration.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Ark of Israel", 1885
Religious devotion often clings to material symbols, resisting deeper change.
In simple terms: Faith can be stuck on symbols rather than ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question the symbols you worship.
Themes
religion
materialism
symbolism
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- institutional rituals
- cultural traditions
Key Concepts
iconoclasm
spiritual stagnation
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols dominate your belief system?
- Do you value the form or the meaning behind them?
A Different Perspective
Symbols may hold personal meaning beyond material value.
