Alive Quote by David Foster Wallace
“There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship. And an outstanding reason for choosing some sort of God or spiritual-type thing to worship--be it J.C. or Allah, be it Yahweh or the Wiccan mother-goddess or the Four Noble Truths or some infrangible set of ethical principles--is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Infinite Jest, 1996
Humans inevitably worship something; choosing a constructive object prevents destructive obsessions.
In simple terms: We all worship; pick wisely.
Key Takeaway
Choose a positive focus.
Themes
faith
choice
consequences
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- religious practice
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
spirituality
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you currently worship?
- How does that shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Worship of harmful ideas can dominate life.
