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Belief Quote by Sylvia Plath

“Believe in some beneficent force beyond your own limited self. God, god, god: where are you? I want you, need you: the belief in you and love and mankind.” quote by Sylvia Plath
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“Believe in some beneficent force beyond your own limited self. God, god, god: where are you? I want you, need you: the belief in you and love and mankind.”

Sylvia Plath

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Bell Jar, 1963

A plea for a higher power or purpose beyond the self, expressing yearning for love and meaning.

In simple terms: Seeking meaning beyond self.

Key Takeaway

Look for purpose beyond yourself.

Themes

spirituality longing existence

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • creative process
  • mental health
  • faith exploration

Key Concepts

theism existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “beneficent force” mean to you?
  • How do you find love in humanity?
A Different Perspective

The quote may reflect personal anguish rather than universal truth.

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