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Atheism Quote by Edgar Cantero

“But I can’t believe. The older I get, the more solid the wall becomes, like everything that was to be explored has already been. True things grow truer, and unproved things fade away. Because we don’t need them. Like I don’t need a god.” quote by Edgar Cantero
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““But I can’t believe. The older I get, the more solid the wall becomes, like everything that was to be explored has already been. True things grow truer, and unproved things fade away. Because we don’t need them. Like I don’t need a god.””

Edgar Cantero

About This Quote

Source Book: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, 2001

As we age, our worldview solidifies, making new ideas feel unnecessary, and faith becomes optional.

In simple terms: Aging narrows openness to new ideas and belief.

Key Takeaway

Question what you truly need to believe.

Themes

growth skepticism existentialism

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

philosophical existential skeptical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal relationships
  • spiritual exploration
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

nihilism faith cognitive rigidity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What beliefs have you abandoned as unnecessary?
  • How does age affect openness to new ideas?
A Different Perspective

May overlook valuable new perspectives due to entrenched beliefs.

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