Quote by John Cheever

We praise Him, we bless Him, we adore Him, we glorify Him, and we wonder who is that baritone across the aisle and that pretty woman on our right who smells of apple blossoms. Our bowels stir and our cod itches and we amend our prayers for the spiritual life with the hope that it will not be too spiritual.

We praise Him, we bless Him, we adore Him, we glorify Him, a

Summary

This quote humorously portrays the conflict between spirituality and earthly desires. It suggests that even in moments of religious devotion, human tendencies and bodily sensations can distract individuals from purely focusing on the spiritual aspect. The mention of specific sensory experiences, like the scent of apple blossoms, highlights the tension between the physical world and the call for spiritual purity. The quote ultimately underlines the struggle to balance spiritual and earthly desires in the pursuit of a well-rounded life.

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By John Cheever

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