“Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible.”
Faith means different things to different people — trust in God, trust in the process, trust in other human beings. These quotes explore belief in all its forms, from religious devotion to the secular kind of faith that gets you through Tuesday.
“When prayer removes distrust and doubt and enters the field of mental certainty, it becomes faith and the universe is built on faith.”
“Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible.”
“Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.”
“No lover, if he be of good faith, and sincere, will deny he would prefer to see his mistress dead than unfaithful.”
“Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit.”
“Our national motto is 'In God we Trust,' reminding us that faith in our Creator is the most important American value of all.”
“True faith is belief in the reality of absolute values.”
“No man likes to have his intelligence or good faith questioned, especially if he has doubts about it himself.”
“Faith - you can do very little with it, but you can do nothing without it.”
“I believe that we must reach our brother, never toning down our fundamental oppositions, but meeting him when he asks to be met, with a reason for the faith that is in us, as well as with a loving sympathy for them as brothers.”
“If I were dying my last words would be: Have faith and pursue the unknown end.”
“Faith, culture, structure and guidance are good things.”
“The faith that stands on authority is not faith.”
“A whole lot of us believers, of all different religions, are ready to turn back the tide of madness by walking together, in both the dark and the light - in other words, through life - registering voters as we go, and keeping the faith.”
“There were periods of my life when a lot of people didn't believe in me. I still had faith in myself. I really had to ask myself life questions. Where do I see myself in five years? Create a ladder for yourself, and walk up the steps. Climb that ladder.”
“Faith is part of who I am, yes. I was raised Christian Scientist. The most important thing I saw every single week on the wall at Sunday school was the Golden Rule.”