Nothing is ours by nature. Our very existence is sheer gift.

— Peter Kreeft (b. 1937), Philosophieprofessor und christlicher Apologet

Source: Fundamentals of the Faith, essay on Love

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Humility & Pride, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: Gratitude, Birthday & Anniversary

Peter Kreeft

Peter Kreeft (* 1937) ist ein US-amerikanischer Philosophieprofessor und katholischer Apologet, der seit 1965 am Boston College lehrt. Bekannt wurde der aus dem Calvinismus konvertierte Denker durch zahlreiche Publikationen, in denen er thomistische Philosophie und sokratische Dialoge allgemeinverständlich zur Erklärung des Glaubens nutzt. Für Bibelleser bietet sein Werk pointierte Gedanken zu existentiellen Lebens- und Ethikfragen, wenngleich seine Ablehnung des reformatorischen Schriftprinzips und populärphilosophische Vereinfachungen Kritik hervorrufen.

All quotes by Peter Kreeft (31)

More on this topic

When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther

I asked God for many things so that I could enjoy life. God gave me life, so that I could enjoy all things.
Gertrud von le Fort

Man is unhappy because he doesn't know he's happy. It's only that.
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Go forth, my heart, and seek joy in this lovely summertime, in the gifts of your God. Behold the beauty of the gardens' adornment, and see how they have decked themselves for me and for you.
Paul Gerhardt

Great are you, Lord, and highly to be praised. Man, this tiny part of your creation, wants to praise you. You yourself stir him to delight in praising you, for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo

For all that has been - Thanks. For all that will be - Yes.
Dag Hammarskjöld

The world is more than its burden, and life is more than the sum of its gray days.
Alfred Delp

A good sleep is grace and so are good dreams. Most tears are grace. The smell of rain is grace. Somebody loving you is grace. Loving somebody is grace.
Frederick Buechner

All quotes · lumen.bible