Revelation is necessarily limited to the first…
“Revelation is necessarily limited to the first communication- after that it is only an account of something which that person says was a revelation made to him; and though he may find himself obliged to believe it, it can not be incumbent on me to believe it in the same manner; for it was not a revelation made to ME, and I have only his word for it that it was made to him.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A revelation is personal; one cannot be forced to accept another's experience as truth.
In simple terms: Revelations are subjective.
Key Takeaway
Respect others' personal insights.
Themes
faith
subjectivity
belief
Mood
inquisitive
neutral
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- religious experience
- personal testimony
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate personal revelations?
- When is it appropriate to share them?
A Different Perspective
Assuming others' revelations as universal can cause conflict.