Persuasive Quote by Thornton Wilder
“The revival in religion will be a rhetorical problem - new persuasive words for defaced or degraded ones.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Skin of Our Teeth, 1942
Religious revival may become superficial, using new language to mask decay.
In simple terms: Revival can be rhetorical, not substantive.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine spiritual depth.
Themes
religion
language
authenticity
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- church services
- political speeches
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
rhetoric
spiritual decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we tell genuine revival?
- What words hide true decay?
A Different Perspective
May overlook sincere belief.
