The whole life lies in the verb seeing.
Pierre Teilhard De ChardinRead
He that will believe only what he can fully comprehend must have a long head or a very short creed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding and belief often require embracing the unknown and incomprehensible aspects of life.
This quote suggests that a person who insists on only believing what they can completely understand is likely either very intelligent or possesses a very simplistic belief system. It highlights the importance of accepting uncertainties and complexities in faith and understanding, advocating for a broader mindset that allows for beliefs beyond immediate comprehension.
Themes
BeliefUnderstandingFaithPhilosophyComplexity
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the nature of faith and reason, this quote could be used to illustrate the relationship between belief and understanding.
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