I tried to think the same thought in as many different…
““I tried to think the same thought in as many different religions as possible, so the thought itself wouldn't be limited by any particular way of reasoning, the way words restrict -- the whole eskimo-seventeen-words-for-snow idea.””
About This Quote
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Explores how examining a concept across many religions prevents any single doctrinal bias, revealing its universal core.
In simple terms: Looking at a thought through many religions shows its true nature.
Seek multiple perspectives to avoid narrow thinking.
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When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this approach change your own beliefs?
- Can a single idea truly be free of all religious framing?
May still be limited by personal cultural lens.