Where there is not community, trust, respect, ethical behavior are difficult for the young to learn and for the old to maintain.
Robert K. GreenleafRead
Faith is the choice of the nobler hypothesis.' Not the noblest, one never knows what that is. But the nobler, the best one can see when the choice is made.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves choosing a perspective that elevates understanding and hope, rather than asserting absolute truth.
This quote by Robert K. Greenleaf emphasizes that faith is not about declaring a definitive truth, but rather about selecting the most admirable possibility based on our current knowledge and insight. The 'nobler hypothesis' suggests that even amidst uncertainty, we can strive to adopt beliefs and assumptions that uplift us and inspire us to act in better ways.
Themes
FaithChoicePhilosophyHopeUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might use this quote to encourage the audience to adopt a positive mindset in challenging times.
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