Believe Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Why are you so sure parallel lines exist? Believe nothing, merely because you have been told it, or because it is traditional, or because you have imagined it.”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Dhammapada, Verse 277 (attributed)
He challenges blind belief in geometry, urging critical inquiry over tradition.
In simple terms: Question assumed truths like parallel lines.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate skeptical thinking.
Themes
philosophy
critical thinking
science
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- research
- daily decisions
Key Concepts
skepticism
logic
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why accept geometry?
- What evidence supports parallel lines?
A Different Perspective
Some concepts are practically useful.
