Quote by E. M. Forster

Faith, to my mind, is a stiffening process, a sort of mental starch, which ought to be applied as sparingly as possible.

Faith, to my mind, is a stiffening process, a sort of mental

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests that faith is a rigid and inflexible concept. They compare it to "mental starch" that should be used sparingly. This implies that the speaker views faith as something that can restrict open-mindedness and limit one's ability to adapt or think critically. They believe that faith should not be overly relied upon or excessively applied, hinting at the idea that an excessive amount of faith can hinder personal growth and intellectual exploration.

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Faith

By E. M. Forster

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