--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We have no rational evidence that there…" description: "\"“We have no rational evidence that there exist another world, but we have a clear feeling that man does not exist only to produce and to consume. Scien..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93b/alija-izetbegovic-8920_another-world_we-have-no-rational-evidence-that-there_1459614.png" --- # We have no rational evidence that there exist another… ![“We have no rational evidence that there exist another world, but we have a clear feeling that man does not exist only to produce and to consume. Scientists or thinkers who try to discover the truth cannot find that higher life by thinking alone, but their own life, spent in search for the truth…” quote by Alija Izetbegović](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93b/alija-izetbegovic-8920_another-world_we-have-no-rational-evidence-that-there_1459614.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93b/alija-izetbegovic-8920_another-world_we-have-no-rational-evidence-that-there_1459614.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93b/alija-izetbegovic-8920_another-world_we-have-no-rational-evidence-that-there_1459614.png) > ““We have no rational evidence that there exist another world, but we have a clear feeling that man does not exist only to produce and to consume. Scientists or thinkers who try to discover the truth cannot find that higher life by thinking alone, but their own life, spent in search for the truth and neglecting the physical living, is just that higher form of human existence.”” [Alija Izetbegović](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alija-izetbegovic/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human existence transcends material production; true purpose is found in spiritual pursuit and self‑realization beyond mere consumption. **In simple terms:** Life is more than work and consumption; it’s about spiritual growth. Key Takeaway Seek meaning beyond material goals. Themes purpose spirituality existential humanity self‑realization Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational existential When to use this quote - personal development - philosophical reflection - ethical decision‑making - life coaching - education Key Concepts Existentialism humanism transcendence Questions to Reflect On - What does “higher life” mean to you? - How can you balance material duties with spiritual growth? 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