Fall Quote by Abdu'l-Bahá
“Religion and science are the two wings upon which man's intelligence can soar into the heights, with which the human soul can progress. It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he would quickly fall into the quagmire of superstition, whilst on the other hand, with the wing of science alone he would also make no progress, but fall into the despairing slough of materialism.”
About This Quote
Source Writings: Tablets of the Divine Plan, 1912
Religion and science together enable human progress; each alone leads to imbalance or stagnation.
In simple terms: Both faith and reason are needed for growth.
Key Takeaway
Balance belief and inquiry.
Themes
faith
reason
balance
progress
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal development
- community leadership
Key Concepts
spirituality
empiricism
holism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate faith and science in daily decisions?
- What risks arise from ignoring one wing?
A Different Perspective
Relying on one alone can cause extremism or materialism.
