Discord Quote by Thomas Adams
“Better a holy discord than a profane concord.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Sacred Paradox, 1887
Divine conflict can be more valuable than peaceful conformity.
In simple terms: Holy conflict outweighs false peace.
Key Takeaway
Seek meaningful challenges over empty peace.
Themes
spirituality
conflict
values
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- ethical dilemmas
- personal growth
- social activism
Key Concepts
holy discord
profane concord
paradox
truth
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When is conflict beneficial?
- What truths emerge from discord?
A Different Perspective
Peaceful consensus may ignore deeper truths.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
