He must pull out his own eyes, and see no creature, before…
“He must pull out his own eyes, and see no creature, before he can say, he sees no God; He must be no man, and quench his reasonable soul, before he can say to himself, there is no God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One must renounce self‑interest and personal identity to truly deny the divine, recognizing that denial itself presupposes belief.
In simple terms: Denying God requires abandoning self.
Key Takeaway
Consider how self‑interest shapes belief.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
identity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- philosophical debate
- existential crisis
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of self bind you to belief?
- Can true denial exist without self?
A Different Perspective
Denial may be impossible if belief is ingrained.