Happiness Quote by Thomas Hardy
““What woman, indeed, among the most faithful adherents of the truth, believes the promises and threats of the Word in the sense in which she believes in her own children, or would not throw her theology to the wind if weighed against their happiness?””
About This Quote
A faithful woman trusts the truth of her beliefs as deeply as she trusts her children, yet may abandon doctrine for their happiness.
In simple terms: Faith and love can outweigh doctrine.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships over rigid beliefs.
Themes
faith
love
family
truth
Mood
empathetic
conflicted
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parenting decisions
- religious debates
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- When should love override doctrine?
- How to balance faith and family?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal convictions.
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