Godliness is more easily feigned in words than in actions
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Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for a profound understanding of life's eternal significance.
Jonathan Edwards' quote reflects a deep yearning for clarity and insight into the eternal nature of existence. By asking for eternity to be stamped on his eyeballs, he seeks a perspective that sees beyond the temporal and fleeting aspects of life, wanting to perceive and live in a way that acknowledges the lasting impact of his actions and choices.
Themes
EternityPerspectiveLifeSignificanceInsight
In practice
Example use cases
During a commencement speech to encourage students to think deeply about their future choices.
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