Arms Quote by Simone Weil
“It seemed to me certain, and I still think so today, that one can never wrestle enough with God if one does so out of pure regard for the truth. Christ likes us to prefer truth to him because, before being Christ, he is truth. If one turns aside from him to go toward the truth, one will not go far before falling into his arms.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Need for Roots,” 1937
True devotion to God comes from seeking truth, not personal desire; truth leads back to divine embrace
In simple terms: Seeking truth aligns with divine truth
Key Takeaway
Pursue truth, not self‑interest
Themes
faith
truth
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal reflection
- ethical decision‑making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does truth mean to you?
- Can truth be separated from faith?
A Different Perspective
Pure truth‑seeking may clash with institutional dogma
