Cup of tea Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
“You can fold up spiritually, morally, or intellectually and still be safe. Because at the very worst, all you can be is dead —and for him who is the Resurrection and the Life, that just makes you his cup of tea.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Partnership by Robert Farrar Capon, 1995
Even when stripped of all virtues, one remains alive, and for believers, that existence becomes an offering to the divine.
In simple terms: Being alive, even imperfectly, can be a sacred offering.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life as a spiritual offering.
Themes
spirituality
mortality
faith
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “safe” in spiritual terms?
- How can imperfection be embraced as sacred?
A Different Perspective
Even the lowest state still carries inherent value.
