Quote by Gotthold Lessing

A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect prayer.

A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most perfect

Summary

This quote suggests that expressing gratitude towards a higher power is the ultimate form of prayer. It emphasizes the power of having a single, genuine thankful thought directed towards heaven as the purest expression of spirituality. Rather than focusing on the formalities and words of prayer, the quote suggests that a sincere feeling of gratitude can be sufficient to connect with the divine. Furthermore, it implies that the act of being thankful can be more important than using elaborate or scripted prayers, highlighting the simplicity and sincerity of gratitude as a means of communication with a higher power.

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By Gotthold Lessing

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