Quote by Aldous Huxley

But a priest's life is not supposed to be well-rounded; it is supposed to be one-pointed -- a compass, not a weathercock.

But a priest's life is not supposed to be well-rounded; it i

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the life of a priest should be focused and directed towards a single purpose, rather than being scattered or influenced by various external factors. Comparing a priest's life to a compass suggests the importance of having a fixed moral and spiritual orientation, providing guidance and stability in all circumstances. By contrast, a weathercock, constantly changing with the wind, represents a lack of steadfastness and consistency. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the need for priests to maintain a steadfast and unwavering commitment to their calling.

Topics

By Aldous Huxley

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democrac

In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival.

Fainali, xen, aafte sam 20 iers ov orxogrefkl riform, wi wud

Fainali, xen, aafte sam 20 iers ov orxogrefkl riform, wi wud hev a lojikl, kohirnt speling in ius xrewawt xe Ingliy-spiking werld.

English Spelling

It is nothing short of a miracle that modern methods of inst

It is nothing short of a miracle that modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.

Albert Einstein

Education Miracles

There are many things that people do happily that I can't im

There are many things that people do happily that I can't imagine why they would do it... But I have to say that even though I am critical or judgmental of society at large, I'm not critical of people individually. We are who we are.

There is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that

There is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that in our lives - the pain, the loneliness. We must have the courage to recognize it. The poor you may have right in your own family. Find them. Love them.

There must be a day or two in a man's life when he is the pr

There must be a day or two in a man's life when he is the precise age for something important.

Franklin P. Adams

Being close but feeling far, talking but not being heard, lo

Being close but feeling far, talking but not being heard, loving but not being loved, that is the painful reality of a dying relationship.

Love Relationships Breakups

It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly.

It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly.

I used to be a waiter, but I was fired for clearing tables.

I used to be a waiter, but I was fired for clearing tables. Iwas clearing them for take off. I had them all lined upoutside. People thought it was an outdoor cafe. I said, No,these are leaving at 3. They were going to fire me anyway,because I told them I thought they should put the wrapper on theinside of the straw since that's the part you don't want to getdirty.

The experience of each new age requires a new confession, an

The experience of each new age requires a new confession, and the world seems always waiting for its poet

Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simp

It is not my purpose to attempt a real autobiography. I simply want to tell the story of my experiments with truth...as my life consists of nothing but those experiments.

Life Truth Purpose

Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for

Some of us weren't born for rewards, Froi. We were born for sacrifices.

Melina Marchetta

Life Rewards Sacrifices Froi Tariq