Books Quote by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
“Science which has become a great power in the last century, has analyzed everything divine handed down to us in the holy books. After this cruel analysis the learned of this world have nothing left of all that was sacred. But they have only analyzed the parts and overlooked the whole, and indeed their blindness is marvelous.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
Human intellect can dissect sacred texts but may miss their holistic spiritual truth, leading to a fragmented understanding.
In simple terms: Analysis can strip meaning from the whole.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between critical study and reverence.
Themes
faith
knowledge
holism
criticism
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor the whole while examining parts?
- What role does faith play in interpreting sacred texts?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on analysis can erode spiritual depth.
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