Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.

Summary

This quote suggests that faith, referring to belief and trust, can arise momentarily and sporadically in our lives. It implies that faith tends to emerge during specific moments or experiences that inspire or strengthen our beliefs. On the other hand, vice, meaning immoral or negative habits, tends to become ingrained and habitual in our behavior. This quote highlights the contrasting nature of these two aspects of human existence, with faith being ephemeral and vice being more entrenched and consistent.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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