Believe Quote by Anonymous
“This is what I believe: That I am I. That my soul is a dark forest. That my known self will never be more than a little clearing in the forest. That gods, strange gods, come forth from the forest into the clearing of my known self, and then go back. That I must have the courage to let them come and go. That I will never let mankind put anything over me, but that I will try always to recognize and submit to the gods in me and the gods in other men and women. There is my creed.”
About This Quote
Source Personal Manifesto, Unknown Source
The author declares a self‑identity rooted in an inner darkness, viewing inner gods as forces to be welcomed yet not dominated, emphasizing personal courage and mutual respect for others' inner divinity
In simple terms: Accept inner darkness and divine aspects, stay courageous, respect others
Key Takeaway
Embrace inner complexity and mutual respect
Themes
self‑identity
spirituality
courage
respect
interdependence
Mood
introspective
hopeful
serene
Type
personal
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- therapy
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
inner darkness
personal creed
divine metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inner darkness with external responsibilities?
- What does “gods” represent in personal growth?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex psychology and external influences
