God offers to every mind a choice between repose and…
““God offers to every mind a choice between repose and truth. take which you please--you can never have both. [Essay on Intellect]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The mind must choose between comforting complacency and demanding truth; both cannot coexist simultaneously.
In simple terms: Choosing truth means giving up easy comfort.
Prioritize truth over comfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- personal integrity
- intellectual honesty
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts are you willing to sacrifice for truth?
- How does truth shape your daily actions?
Truth can be unsettling and socially isolating.