Believe in god Quote by Anonymous
““if I asked people whether they believed in life, they’d never understand what I meant. It’s a bad question. It can mean so much that it really means nothing. So I ask them if they believe in God. And if they say they do—then, I know they don’t believe in life.” “Why?” “Because, you see, God—whatever anyone chooses to call God—is one’s highest conception of the highest possible. And whoever places his highest conception above his own possibility thinks very little of himself and his life. It’s a rare gift, you know, to feel reverence for your own life and to want the best, the greatest, the highest possible, here, now, for your very own. To imagine a heaven and then not to dream of it, but to demand it.””
About This Quote
The speaker argues that belief in a higher ideal (God) reveals whether one truly values life; placing an ultimate conception above personal possibility shows self‑devaluation.
In simple terms: Belief in God shows how one values life.
Key Takeaway
Self‑worth ties to transcendent aspirations.
Themes
existentialism
spirituality
self‑esteem
aspiration
meaning of life
Mood
contemplative
provocative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- philosophical debate
- spiritual counseling
- personal reflection
- motivational speaking
Key Concepts
higher ideal
self‑valuation
reverence
dream vs. reality
Practical Applications
- coaching personal growth
- framing existential discussions
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to place a concept above oneself?
- Can reverence for life exist without a divine reference?
