Personal relations are the important thing for ever and ever, and not this outer life of telegrams and anger.
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There lies at the back of every creed something terrible and hard for which the worshipper may one day be required to suffer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every belief system carries the potential for suffering and sacrifice that its adherents may eventually have to confront.
E. M. Forster's quote highlights the notion that behind every creed or belief, there exists a profound and often challenging truth that could demand significant personal sacrifice from its followers. This acknowledgment reflects the complex relationship between belief and personal experience, reminding us that devotion often comes with hardships and the possibility of suffering.
Themes
CreedSufferingSacrificeBeliefWorship
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about religious commitments during a seminar.
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