Assumption Quote by Albert Schweitzer
“Rational thinking which is free from assumptions ends therefore in mysticism. To relate oneself in the spirit of reverence for life to the multiform manifestations of the will-to-live which together constitute the world is ethical mysticism. All profound world-view is mysticism, the essence of which is just this: that out of my unsophisticated and naïve existence in the world there comes, as a result of thought about self and the world, spiritual self-devotion to the mysterious infinite Will which is continuously manifested in the universe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of Civilization, Albert Schweitzer, 1923
Free‑from‑assumption rationality leads to mysticism; ethical mysticism respects life’s will‑to‑live, seeing the world as a spiritual devotion to an infinite will.
In simple terms: Rational thought without assumptions points to mysticism; ethical mysticism honors life’s will.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and reverence for life’s mystery.
Themes
mysticism
ethics
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
will‑to‑live
existentialism
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can rationality coexist with mysticism?
- What does ethical mysticism mean for daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Mysticism may lack empirical verification and can be misused.
