I Must warn you, Iris, that I'm not a believer. And though…
“I Must warn you, Iris, that I'm not a believer. And though I'm sure that the revelations of other men must be a source of infinite satisfaction to them, individually, I shouldn't for one second be so presumptuous as to make a choice among the many thousands of recorded revelations of truth, accepting one at the expense of all the others: I might so easily choose wrong and get into eternal trouble. And you must admit that the selection is wide, and dangerous to the amateur.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker doubts any single revelation can claim absolute truth, fearing the danger of choosing one among many and the risk of error.
In simple terms: No one revelation is surely true; choosing one is risky.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to multiple perspectives and avoid dogmatism.
Themes
truth
skepticism
religion
choice
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Epistemology
pluralism
faith
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria would you use to evaluate revelations?
- Can uncertainty be a source of freedom?
A Different Perspective
Absolute claims can be persuasive and may suppress alternative views.