“The practical life of a vast number of people is not, as a matter of fact, worth while at all. It is like an impressive fur coat with no one inside it. One sees many of these coats occupying positions of great responsibility. Hans Andersen's story of the king with no clothes told one bitter and common truth about human nature; but the story of the clothes with no king describes a situation just as common and even more pitiable.”
Quote by Evelyn Underhill
Work
Evelyn Underhill: Essential Writings
This compilation includes a variety of essays, lectures, and reflections by Evelyn Underhill, a prominent 20th-century author and spiritual writer. The works cover topics such as mysticism, spirituality, and the nature of religious experience. more
Author
Evelyn Underhill
Evelyn Underhill was a British writer renowned for her contributions to the fields of spirituality and mysticism. Born on December 6, 1875, she is celebrated for her insightful exploration of Christian mysticism through her writings. Underhill passed away on June 15, 1941. more
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