Believe Quotes
I believe in the immortality of the soul because I have within me immortal longings.
"I believe in the immortality of the soul because I have within me immortal longings."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Keller connects belief in continued existence with a deeply felt longing. The sentence describes personal faith rather than a demonstration that others must accept.
Key takeaway:
Distinguish testimony about belief from an empirical proof.
Origin of the quote
My Religion (1927), discussion of spiritual conviction.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe Swedenborg Foundation’s scholarly account quotes the sentence in its discussion of Keller’s faith. It is a religious self-description.
