You have been led astray, my child, by the conflicting and…
““You have been led astray, my child, by the conflicting and vain opinions of mankind. You, like many others in the world, delight to question, to speculate, to weigh this, to measure that, with little or no profit to yourself or your fellow-creatures. And you have come freshly from a land where, in the great Senate-house, a poor perishable lump of clay calling itself a man, dares to stand up boldly and deny the existence of God, while his compeers, less bold than he, pretend a holy displeasure, yet secretly support him — all blind worms denying the existence of the sun; a land where so-called Religion is split into hundreds of cold and narrow sects, gatherings assembled for the practice of hypocrisy, lip-service and lies — where Self, not the Creator, is the prime object of worship; a land, mighty once among the mightiest, but which now, like an over-ripe pear, hangs loosely on its tree, awaiting but a touch to make it fall!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human societies often chase conflicting beliefs, leading to hypocrisy and loss of true purpose, while neglecting higher truths.
In simple terms: People argue and worship false idols, losing meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth beyond societal noise.
Themes
philosophy
religion
society
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic debates
- religious reforms
- personal reflection
- community dialogues
Key Concepts
existentialism
skepticism
political critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs do you accept without questioning?
- How can you foster authentic purpose?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted beliefs is difficult and may face resistance.