Quote by Lucy Stone

I know not what you believe of God, but I believe He gave yearnings and longings to be filled, and that He did not mean all our time should be devoted to feeding and clothing the body.


I know not what you believe of God, but I believe He gave ye

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they may have different beliefs about God but asserts their own belief that human beings have innate desires and aspirations that should not be solely focused on fulfilling material needs. They suggest that God intends for us to seek fulfillment beyond basic necessities and urges us to prioritize fulfilling our higher aspirations and yearnings alongside providing for our bodily requirements.

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God
By Lucy Stone
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