Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The disease with which the human mind now labors is want of faith

The disease with which the human mind now labors is want of

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary affliction plaguing the human mind is a lack of belief or trust in something greater than oneself. It implies that the current state of humanity is suffering from a crisis of faith, where individuals are disconnected from spiritual or ideological values that could provide guidance and meaning in their lives. The quote seems to point out that this absence of faith has led to various challenges and issues in society.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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