Quote by W. H. Auden

May it not be that, just as we have to have faith in Him, God has to have faith in us and, considering the history of the human race so far, may it not be that faith is even more difficult for Him than it is for us?

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Summary

This quote suggests a unique perspective on the concept of faith. It proposes that just as humans have to have faith in God, it is possible that God also has to have faith in humans. Given the often tumultuous history of the human race, the quote raises the intriguing idea that having faith in humanity may be even more challenging for God than it is for us. It encourages contemplation of the intricate dynamics between humans and the divine, questioning the complexities and limitations that faith may present to both parties.

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Faith

By W. H. Auden

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