Belief Quote by Alan Watts
“Belief…is the insistence that the truth is what one would ‘lief’ or (will or) wish to be…Faith is an unreserved opening of the mind to the truth, whatever it may turn out to be. Faith has no preconceptions; it is a plunge into the unknown. Belief clings, but faith let’s go…faith is the essential virtue of science, and likewise of any religion that is not self-deceptio”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "The Nature of Faith," 1955
Faith is an open, unprejudiced mind that embraces truth, unlike belief which clings to desire.
In simple terms: Faith embraces truth without bias.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to unknown outcomes.
Themes
faith
truth
open‑mind
science
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- personal decision‑making
- religious practice
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
spirituality
uncertainty
virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you let go of preconceptions?
- How can faith and reason coexist?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be misused to ignore evidence.
