Creation Quote by Ambrose Bierce
“PRE-EXISTENCE, n. An unnoted factor in creation.”
About This Quote
Source Dictionary entry: "Pre-Existence" in The Devil's Dictionary, 1906
Pre-existence is a vague, unverified factor in creation, implying unknown influences before known events.
In simple terms: Uncertain origins in creation.
Recognize limits of knowledge about origins.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theoretical discussion
- scientific inquiry
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence could support pre-existence concepts?
- How do cultures view origins differently?
The definition may be too dismissive of genuine metaphysical inquiry.