Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The faith that stands on authority is not faith.

The faith that stands on authority is not faith.

Summary

This quote suggests that true faith cannot rely solely on accepting things blindly based on authority or external sources. Instead, genuine faith should come from an inherent belief, personal conviction, and an individual's own understanding and reasoning. It emphasizes the importance of critically questioning and verifying beliefs rather than merely accepting them without thought or scrutiny. True faith, according to this quote, requires a deeper level of personal understanding and internalization rather than relying solely on external influences.

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