Adult life Quote by David Foster Wallace
“In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Death of the Author”, 2005
Everyone engages in some form of worship; the choice is what we venerate.
In simple terms: All people worship something.
Key Takeaway
Choose values that uplift you.
Themes
belief
worship
choice
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- political activism
- personal rituals
Key Concepts
secularism
meaning
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you truly value?
- How does worship shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Defining worship can be subjective.
