Believe Quote by Alan Arkin
“I read somewhere that some people believe that the entire universe is a matrix of living thought. And I said, "Man, if that's not a definition of God, I don't know what is.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, 1978
The statement equates the universe with a living thought, suggesting that consciousness may be the ultimate definition of divinity.
In simple terms: Universe as a living thought equals God.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate the nature of consciousness.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- scientific inquiry
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
panpsychism
theology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines God for you?
- Can consciousness be measured?
A Different Perspective
It may conflate metaphor with doctrine, lacking empirical basis.
