Skip to content

A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha , Jesus…

“A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha , Jesus , Mohammed were branded as rebels and heretics by their contemporaries. Said the Master, Nobody can be said to have attained the pinnacle of Truth until a thousand sincere people have denounced him for blasphemy .” quote by Anthony de Mello
Download Open image
“A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha , Jesus , Mohammed were branded as rebels and heretics by their contemporaries. Said the Master, Nobody can be said to have attained the pinnacle of Truth until a thousand sincere people have denounced him for blasphemy .”

Anthony de Mello

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True mastery is recognized only after many challenge it as heresy.

In simple terms: Truth faces opposition.

Key Takeaway

Expect criticism when you’re groundbreaking.

Themes

truth revolution acceptance

Mood

provocative thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • introducing new ideas
  • challenging norms
  • spiritual teaching

Key Concepts

heretics social conformity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who will label your ideas as heretical?
  • How do you handle backlash?
A Different Perspective

May provoke conflict.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Anthony de Mello

Explore all 253 Anthony de Mello quotes

More Blasphemy quotes

Browse all 260 Blasphemy quotes