Oh, you knew that your deed would be preserved in books…
““Oh, you knew that your deed would be preserved in books, would reach tghe depths of the ages and the utmost limits of the earth, and you hoped that, following you, man, too, would remain with God, having no need of miracles. But you did not know that as soon as man rejects miracles, he will at once reject God as well, for man seeks not so much God as miracles. And since man cannot bear to be left without miracles, he will go and create new miracles for himself... Oh, there will be centuries of free reason, of their science and anthropophagy... Freedom, free reason, and science willl lead them into such a maze, and confront them with such miracles and insoluble mysteries, that some of them, unruly and ferocious, will exterminate themselves.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human reliance on miracles leads to rejection of both divine and rational foundations, causing self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Rejecting miracles can cause loss of faith and reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between faith and reason.
Themes
faith
reason
miracles
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- societal change
- scientific progress
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can humanity thrive without miracles?
- What is the role of faith in modern life?
A Different Perspective
Blind faith or pure rationalism alone can be harmful.