Abortion Quote by Peter Kreeft
“I think nobody alive today is a more powerful agent of conversion than someone like Mother Teresa. You can refute arguments but not her life. When she came to the National Prayer Breakfast and lectured President Clinton about abortion, he had nothing to say to her. He can't argue with a saint. It's too bad there isn't an easier way, because becoming a saint is not the easiest thing in the world. It's much easier to become an apologist or a philosopher or a theologian.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Prayer Breakfast, 1995, USA
A saint's lived example can persuade more powerfully than logical argument alone.
In simple terms: Living example convinces more than words.
Key Takeaway
Let actions speak louder than debate.
Themes
faith
influence
morality
Mood
respectful
inspirational
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- religious gatherings
- public debates
- personal testimony
Key Concepts
charismatic authority
ethical persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ordinary people emulate saintly influence?
- What non‑religious examples have similar persuasive power?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can emulate saintly virtue, limiting its persuasive reach.
