And do you think that unto such as you A maggot-minded…
““And do you think that unto such as you A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew God gave a secret, and denied it me? Well, well—what matters it? Believe that, too!””
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 questions why a divine secret is given to a starving, obsessive group while being withheld from them, concluding that belief alone suffices regardless of the secret's value.
In simple terms: Faith over exclusive knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Belief outweighs hidden truth.
Themes
faith
knowledge
inequality
existentialism
skepticism
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- personal crisis
- philosophical discussion
- existential doubt
Key Concepts
divine secrecy
human desire
spiritual equality
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- Does belief replace the need for truth?
- What does it mean to be denied a secret?