Arthur SchopenhauerFaith is like love: it does not let itself be forced.
About This Quote
Faith is like love: it does not let itself be forced. In this quote, the author is comparing faith to the emotion of love. Love comes from within and is a feeling of deep affection for another person. Faith, however, is a more formal action.
It means believing in something without proof or evidence. Faith can also mean compliance with a particular plan of action. There are many who believe that you must have proof of God in order for your faith to be valid.
They feel that if they don’t have proof, then their faith is not strong enough to work for them. This leaves many people with a sense of not being able to enjoy the benefits that come from their faith.
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