Quote by Mary Augusta Ward

I wanted to show how a man of sensitive and noble character, born for religion, comes to throw off the orthodoxies of his day and moment, and to go out into the wilderness where all is experiment, and spiritual life begins again.

I wanted to show how a man of sensitive and noble character,

Summary

This quote emphasizes the protagonist's desire to demonstrate the transformation of an individual with a virtuous and sensitive personality. It highlights how this person, particularly inclined towards religious matters, abandons the conventional beliefs and practices of their time. Instead, they venture into unfamiliar territory, symbolized by the wilderness, to engage in innovative and uncharted experiences. By doing so, they start anew and reawaken their spiritual journey. The quote suggests that the protagonist's shift represents a personal and liberating evolution away from established norms, towards a more experimental and enlightened existence.

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By Mary Augusta Ward

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