Abandon Quote by William Mountford
“Men would not be so hasty to abandon the world either as monks or as suicides, did they but see the jewels of wisdom and faith which are scattered so plentifully along its paths; and lacking which no soul can come again from beyond the grave to gather.”
About This Quote
Source Essay or philosophical writing (unknown source)
People avoid confronting life's hardships unless they recognize the abundant wisdom and faith present, which guide souls beyond death.
In simple terms: Wisdom and faith guide us through hardship.
Key Takeaway
Seek wisdom in daily life.
Themes
faith
wisdom
existence
mortality
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- ethical dilemmas
- grief coping
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
human purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What wisdom guides you now?
- How do you find faith in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by suffering.
