It is undefinable; and moreover, if it were defined it…
““It is undefinable; and moreover, if it were defined it would lose all its value. God is not all that exists; God is all that does not exist. Therein resides the power & the charm of that mysterious word. God is tradition, God is legend, God is folklore, God is a fairy-tale, God is romance, God is a lie, God is a bell, God is a church window, God is religion, God is all that is absurd, useless, invisible, intangible, all that is nothingness & that symbolizes nothingness. God is the nihil in tenebris-(nothing in the darkness) -men have made of him light, life & love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God is defined by absence and mystery; defining it strips its power, leaving it as an intangible, symbolic force.
In simple terms: God is a mysterious, undefined concept that holds power.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery rather than over‑defining.
Themes
philosophy
theology
existentialism
Mood
contemplative
enigmatic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
nihilism
symbolism
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What value does the unknown hold?
- Can belief exist without definition?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on mystery can lead to nihilism.