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The unknown," said Faxe's soft voice in the forest, "the…

“The unknown," said Faxe's soft voice in the forest, "the unforetold, the unproven, that is what life is based on. Ignorance is the ground of thought. Unproof is the ground of action. If it were proven that there is no God there would be no religion. No Handdara, no Yomesh, no hearthgods, nothing…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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““The unknown," said Faxe's soft voice in the forest, "the unforetold, the unproven, that is what life is based on. Ignorance is the ground of thought. Unproof is the ground of action. If it were proven that there is no God there would be no religion. No Handdara, no Yomesh, no hearthgods, nothing. But also if it were proven that there is a God, there would be no religion…””

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.

The unknown fuels thought and action; belief or disbelief in a deity shapes religion, yet both extremes leave religion unchanged.

In simple terms: The unknown drives thinking and doing; belief or doubt affect religion.

Key Takeaway

Explore uncertainty to inspire thought and action.

Themes

philosophy religion knowledge

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal belief
  • creative writing
  • spiritual exploration

Key Concepts

epistemology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does uncertainty influence your decisions?
  • Can belief and doubt coexist product?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on unknown may ignore practical realities.

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