Accord Quote by Ursula Goodenough
“Reverence is the sense that there is something larger than the self, larger even than the human, to which one accords respect and awe and assent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sacred Balance, 1995
Describes reverence as recognizing something greater than self, deserving respect and awe
In simple terms: Reverence is awe for something beyond oneself
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reverence for larger forces
Themes
spirituality
humility
respect
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- environmental stewardship
- leadership development
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
transcendence
ethical reverence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reverence translate into concrete behavior?
- What larger forces inspire your deepest respect?
A Different Perspective
Reverence can become passive if not linked to action
![“Even when you go up ramp, and you think about [Franklin D. Roosevelt] wheeling himself up, you know, got a little cigarette holder in his mouth, and it, that, that awe that you feel, that reverence that you feel for the place never entirely leaves.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3a7/barack-obama-17_awe_even-when-you-go-up-ramp-and-you-think-a_705826.jpg)
