"Many come to bring their clothes to church rather than themselves"
- Thomas Fuller
About this Quote
Thomas Fuller's quote, "Many pertained to bring their garments to church instead of themselves" highlights a flaw in the way individuals approach their religious practices. It suggests that as opposed to concentrating on their spiritual growth as well as development, people often focus on the appearance aspect of mosting likely to church. Rather than involving church with an open heart, seeking advice and also understanding from their religious practices, some people focus on dressing up as well as providing themselves in what they regard to be culturally or socially acceptable clothing.
This quote acts as a suggestion that our spiritual methods must be focused around personal development and also self-questioning rather than exterior appearances. It highlights the value of focusing on our psyches and also creating a deeper understanding of our ideas, instead of simply showcasing our outer selves to the world.
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