Religion Quote by Salman Rushdie
““She made only one educational stipulation: religious instruction. Unlike Aziz, who was racked by ambiguity, she had remained devout. 'You have your Hummingbird,' she told him, 'but I, whatsitsname, have the Call of God. A better noise, whatsitsname, than that man's hum.' It was one of her rare political comments… and then the day arrived when Aziz threw out the religious tutor.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie, 1981
A character values divine inspiration over formal religious teaching, highlighting personal spiritual calling versus institutional instruction.
In simple terms: Personal spirituality can outweigh formal religion.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner spiritual call.
Themes
faith
individuality
education
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- making life choices
- seeking guidance
- conflict with tradition
- educational decisions
Key Concepts
spirituality
religion
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the Call of God” mean to you?
- How do you balance personal belief with societal norms?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on personal spirituality may ignore communal wisdom.
