Faith Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
“'Faith' means not wanting to know what is true”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra, 1883
Faith is described as a desire to avoid confronting truth, preferring comforting illusion over reality.
In simple terms: Faith avoids truth.
Key Takeaway
Question your assumptions.
Themes
faith
illusion
truth
comfort
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you hide from truth?
- What comforts you more, belief or evidence?
A Different Perspective
Faith can provide emotional stability despite falsehoods.
