And although it might be best of all to be Socrates satisfied, having both happiness and depth, we would give up some happiness in order to gain the depth.
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The unbeliever imagines that religion pretends to offer answers, while the believer knows that the only promise it makes is to multiply questions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the difference in perspective between believers and unbelievers regarding religion and its purpose.
Nicolas Gomez Davila's quote suggests that while unbelievers perceive religion as a system that provides definitive answers to life's mysteries, believers understand that religion's true essence lies in provoking deeper inquiries. It implies that rather than settling for absolutes, religion encourages exploration and contemplation of profound questions about existence, meaning, and spirituality.
Themes
ReligionQuestionsBeliefUnderstandingPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on the nature of faith, you might quote this to illustrate differing views on the purpose of religion.
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