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Soren Kierkegaard Quotes

Soren Kierkegaard quotes about faith

Danish Philosopher May 5, 1813 – November 11, 1855

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In addition to my other numerous acquaintances, I have one more intimate confidan? My depression is the most faithful mistress I have known? no wonder, then, that I return the love. Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "For he who loves God without faith reflects on himself, while..."
For he who loves God without faith reflects on himself, while the person who loves God in faith reflects on God. Soren Kierkegaard
Faith is a marvel, and yet no human being is excluded from it; for that in which all human life is united is passion, and faith is a passion. Soren Kierkegaard
To defend something is always to discredit it. Let a man have a warehouse full of gold, let him be willing to give away a ducat to every one of the poor - but let him also be stupid enough to begin this charitable undertaking of his with a defence in which he offers three good reasons in justification; and it will almost come to the point of people finding it doubtful whether indeed he is doing something good. But now for Christianity. Yes, the person who defends that has never believed in... Soren Kierkegaard
The paradox in Christian truth is invariably due to the fact that it is the truth that exists for God. The standard of measure and the end is superhuman; and there is only one relationship possible: faith. Soren Kierkegaard
If I am capable of grasping God objectively, I do not believe, but precisely because I cannot do this I must believe. If I wish to preserve myself in faith I must constantly be intent upon holding fast the objective uncertainty so as to remain out upon the deep, over seventy thousand fathoms of water, still preserving my faith. Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "to have faith is precisely to lose one's mind so as to win God."
to have faith is precisely to lose one's mind so as to win God. Soren Kierkegaard
Philosophy cannot and should not give us an account of faith, but should understand itself and know just what it has indeed to offer, without taking anything away, least of all cheating people out of something by making them think it is nothing. Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in..."
Faith is the highest passion in a human being. Many in everygeneration may not come that far, but none comes further. Soren Kierkegaard
The less support an idea has, the more fervently it must be believed in, so that a totally preposterous idea requires unflinching faith. Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "Faith is the highest passion in a man."
Faith is the highest passion in a man. Soren Kierkegaard
Sitting calmly on a ship in fair weather is not a metaphor for having faith; but when the ship has sprung a leak, then enthusiastically to keep the ship afloat by pumping and not to seek the harbor--that is the metaphor for having faith. (Concluding Unscientific Postscript) Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "Leap of faith? yes, but only after reflection"
Leap of faith? yes, but only after reflection Soren Kierkegaard
And this is one of the most crucial definitions for the whole of Christianity; that the opposite of sin is not virtue but faith. Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard quote: "My melancholy is the most faithful sweetheart I have had."
My melancholy is the most faithful sweetheart I have had. Soren Kierkegaard

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