Skip to content

Being at one is god-like and good, but human, too human…

“Being at one is god-like and good, but human, too human, the maniaWhich insists there is only the One, one country, one truth, and one way.” quote by Friedrich Holderlin
Download Open image
“Being at one is god-like and good, but human, too human, the maniaWhich insists there is only the One, one country, one truth, and one way.”

Friedrich Holderlin

About This Quote

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

Human tendency to seek a single truth or authority, ignoring complexity.

In simple terms: People crave singular answers.

Key Takeaway

Question absolute claims.

Themes

philosophy religion politics

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • religious debates
  • personal belief systems

Key Concepts

monism dogma humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever feel pressured to choose one side?
  • What benefits arise from embracing pluralism?
A Different Perspective

Risk of oversimplification.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Friedrich Holderlin

Explore all 33 Friedrich Holderlin quotes

More Country quotes

Browse all 29,881 Country quotes