Addicted Quote by Thomas Cartwright
““All eminently godly people have been more or less addicted to fasting.””
About This Quote
Source Religious writing by Thomas Cartwright, 16th century
The quote uses playful exaggeration to say that truly godly people practice fasting regularly. The word addicted makes a spiritual discipline sound like a habit or craving.
In simple terms: Devout people are habitually devoted to fasting.
Key Takeaway
Build regular discipline into your spiritual life.
Themes
faith
discipline
practice
piety
asceticism
Mood
earnest
quaint
devotional
Type
aphorism
religious
witty
When to use this quote
- spiritual growth
- starting a fasting practice
- religious discipline
- building healthy routines
Key Concepts
self-denial
spiritual formation
habit
Questions to Reflect On
- What spiritual disciplines are truly life-giving for me?
- How can I practice self-denial without harming my body?
A Different Perspective
Fasting can become unhealthy or legalistic if taken too far, and the line is more witty than medical.
