Belief Quote by Don Marquis
“For all of the creeds are false, and all of the creeds are true; And low at the shrines where my brothers bow, there will I bow too; For no form of a god, and no fashion Man has made in his desperate passion, But is worthy some worship of mine; Not too hot with a gross belief, Nor yet too cold with pride, I will bow me down where my brothers bow, Humble, but open eyed.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed Verse, Don Marquis, 1920
All belief systems have flaws and truths; humility leads one to follow communal practice without extreme devotion.
In simple terms: Beliefs have both truth and error; humility guides.
Key Takeaway
Practice humble, open‑minded devotion.
Themes
faith
humility
community
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious gatherings
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
pluralism
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a belief both false and true?
- How can humility coexist with conviction?
A Different Perspective
Extremes may be necessary for conviction.
