Human need is really a great spiritual
â
Human need is really a great spiritual vacuum
which God seeks to fill...
With one hand in the hand of a fellow man in need
and the other in the hand of Christ,
He could get across the vacuum.
â
Meaning
This quote means human need can be bridged through both compassion for others and faith in Christ. Service and spirituality meet in the same act.
About Author
George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor known for promoting sustainable farming and crop rotation. His quotes often reflect innovation, perseverance, and the importance of education. Carver inspires scientists, educators, and inventors to pursue knowledge, creativity, and practical solutions for societal benefit.
Related Quotes
â Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater. â
This quote means fear is often the hidden source of hatred, and hatred ultimately harms the one who carries it. Inner poison destroys inwardly first.
â How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these. â
This quote means success in life depends on kindness, patience, and compassion because every person eventually occupies many vulnerable positions. Mercy is practical wisdom.
â Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough. Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower, or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets, but I have found that when I silently commune with people, they give up their secrets also, if you love them enough. â
This quote means love and patient attention can uncover hidden truth in both nature and people. Understanding grows where sympathy is strong.