Mary McCarthy Quotes

He who, with strong passions, remains chaste--he who, keenly sensitive, with manly power of indignation in him, can yet restrain himself and forgive--these are strong men, spiritual heroes.

I have a lot of spiritual books that I read that I really, really love - everything from the Bible to Joseph Campbell, who I love. He wrote The Hero of a Thousand Faces. It's about exploring what is heroic in you. It helps me a lot.

Grace was not given to heal the spiritually sick but to decorate spiritual heroes!

It is a great thing to see physical courage, and greater still to see moral courage, but the greatest to see of all is spiritual courage; oh, to see a person who will stand true to the integrity of Jesus Christ no matter what he or she goes through!

I sometimes think that the very essence of the whole Christian position and the secret of a successful spiritual life is just to realize two things... I must have complete, absolute confidence in God and no confidence in myself."

The moral sense reappears today with the same morning newness that has been from of old the fountain of beauty and strength. You say there is no religion now. 'Tis like saying in rainy weather, There is no sun, when at that moment we are witnessing one of its superlative effects.

I believe that God is the source of all the universal, timeless principles. And to Him, I give all the credit and the glory. However, to a person who is not religious, I believe they can live to the highest level of their conscience and develop spiritual intelligence that surpasses most people, including many religious people, who profess but do not practice.

My Christian faith is my backbone

Religious faith, indeed, relates to that which is above us, but it must arise from that which is within us.

Spirituality and spiritual life give us the strength to love.

Down these mean streets a man must go who is neither tarnished nor afraid

He who says, "I know no fear," is no hero. No man knows courage unless he does know fear, and has that in him which is superior to fear, and conquers it.

Prayer is as necessary as the air, as the blood in our bodies, as anything to keep us alive-to keep us alive to the grace of God.

I'm more spiritual than I am religious. I don't go to church; I go to the beach.

The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.

Today, some of the most spiritual people I know claim to be without religion.

Everyone seems to be searching and yearning for answers whatever they may be. And that ends up being some kind of spiritual or religious belief.

But by my love and hope I beseech you: do not throw away the hero in your soul! Hold holy your highest hope!

A hero is someone who over and over does the right thing even though no one is there to witness it.

I Am More Spiritual Than Religious; Besides I Am Not A Fanatic

Heroes are heroes because they are heroic in behavior, not because they won or lost.

I really don't know why people have so much trouble now writing about religious faith. It is true that clichés can override more interesting impulses. But the desire to find meaning, to be generous, to live well in an ethical and spiritual sense, is so widespread that it should not seem alien to people when it is expressed in the terms of traditional religion.

The universe is large and we are tiny, without the need for further religious superstructure. One can have so-called spiritual moments without belief in the spirit.

I would describe my spirituality as exactly the opposite of having a religious affiliation.

A solemn and religious regard to spiritual and eternal things is an indispensable element of all true greatness.