Bother Quote by Carl Jung
“Modern man may assert that he can dispense with them, and he may bolster his opinion by insisting that there is no scientific evidence of their truth. But since we are dealing with invisible and unknowable things (for God is beyond human understanding, and there is no mean of proving immortality), why should we bother with evidence?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Psychological Types, 1921
People claim unknowable concepts lack evidence, yet they persist because they address existential questions.
In simple terms: Invisible ideas survive without proof.
Key Takeaway
Consider the value of belief beyond proof.
Themes
faith
existentialism
skepticism
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious belief
- philosophical debate
- personal values
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Epistemology
human meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to unprovable ideas?
- Can belief be rational without evidence?
A Different Perspective
Evidence alone may not satisfy human need for meaning.
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