Faith Quote by Alain de Botton
““Lovers cannot remain philosophers for long, they should give way to the religious impulse, which is to believe and have faith, as opposed to the philosophic impulse, which is to doubt & inquire. They should prefer the risk of being wrong and in love to being in doubt and without love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Course of Love, 2016, Alain de Botton
He argues that love requires faith and emotional commitment, whereas philosophy favors doubt; love’s risk of being wrong is preferable to living without love.
In simple terms: Love needs faith, not endless doubt.
Key Takeaway
Choose love’s uncertainty over intellectual doubt.
Themes
love
faith
philosophy
risk
emotion
Mood
passionate
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
romantic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Relationships
- personal growth
- therapy
- decision making
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Romantic commitment
faith vs doubt
emotional risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How can doubt coexist with love?
- When is questioning love beneficial?
A Different Perspective
The view may undervalue the role of critical thinking in healthy relationships.
