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He that will believe only what he can fully comprehend…

“He that will believe only what he can fully comprehend must have a long head or a very short creed.” quote by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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“He that will believe only what he can fully comprehend must have a long head or a very short creed.”

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Only those who can fully grasp a concept can accept it; otherwise they need either great intellect or a very narrow belief system.

In simple terms: Understanding requires either great intellect or narrow belief.

Key Takeaway

Seek broader perspectives.

Themes

knowledge belief intellect

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • debate
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance depth and accessibility?
  • Are you limiting your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Complex ideas may still be oversimplified.

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