I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.
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I am a Catholic, not so committed to the church, but to the idea of the Virgin, the female face of God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a personal interpretation of faith, emphasizing the significance of the feminine aspect of divinity over institutional religion.
In this quote, Paulo Coelho expresses his identification as a Catholic, but clarifies that his commitment lies more with the concept of the Virgin Mary as a representation of the divine feminine rather than the church itself. This perspective showcases a belief in the importance of feminine qualities in spirituality, suggesting that personal faith can diverge from traditional practices and institutions.
Themes
FaithFeminineDivinitySpiritualityBelief
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion on the role of women in religion.
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