Quote by Franz Liszt

Life is only a long and bitter suicide, and faith alone can transform this suicide into a sacrifice.

Life is only a long and bitter suicide, and faith alone can

Summary

This quote suggests that life, by itself, is filled with hardships and challenges that can make it feel like a continuous cycle of self-destruction. However, the quote proposes that having faith, whether it be religious, personal, or in a greater purpose, can change this act of self-destruction into a meaningful sacrifice. In other words, having faith provides a deeper meaning and purpose to life's struggles, allowing individuals to endure hardships with greater resilience and understanding. It emphasizes the power of faith in finding purpose and making sense of the difficulties one encounters throughout life.

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