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A man who saw a miracle would reject his eyes' witness, if…

“A man who saw a miracle would reject his eyes' witness, if those with him saw nothing.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“A man who saw a miracle would reject his eyes' witness, if those with him saw nothing.”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Witnessing a miracle that others cannot see leads to doubt and rejection of the experience.

In simple terms: Seeing a miracle alone can make you doubt it.

Key Takeaway

Trust shared experience over solitary belief.

Themes

faith perception truth skepticism

Mood

contemplative skeptical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal revelation
  • group dynamics
  • faith crises
  • interpersonal trust

Key Concepts

Epistemology subjectivity social proof

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you validate personal insights when others disagree?
  • What role does community play in confirming truth?
A Different Perspective

If others cannot confirm your experience, you may dismiss it entirely.

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