Achievement Quote by William Butler Yeats
“We must not make a false faith by hiding from our thoughts the causes of doubt, for faith is the highest achievement of the human intellect, the only gift man can make to God, and therefore it must be offered in sincerity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Faith, 1915
Faith must be sincere, confronting doubts rather than hiding them, as it is the pinnacle of human intellect and a gift to the divine.
In simple terms: Sincere faith faces doubt.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubts honestly.
Themes
faith
intellect
honesty
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
Sincerity
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront personal doubts?
- What does sincerity mean in belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith can become dogmatic if unexamined.
