Existence Quote by Gelven Michael
““Suspension seems to be of our existence...: we neither know everything no do we lack knowledge entirely; our existence is neither necessary nor impossible. It is as possible that we hang suspended between everything and nothing, God and beast, the absolute and the nugatory””
About This Quote
Existence is portrayed as a suspended state between extremes, lacking absolute certainty or necessity.
In simple terms: We hover between opposites, neither certain nor impossible.
Key Takeaway
Being is a liminal, ambiguous condition.
Themes
existentialism
uncertainty
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
abstract
When to use this quote
- contemplating death
- debating free will
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
dualism
ontological ambiguity
Practical Applications
- embrace ambiguity
- explore paradoxes
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be 'suspended'?
- Can uncertainty be a source of meaning?
A Different Perspective
Some argue existence has inherent purpose despite uncertainty.
![“When no trace of one’s know-how [capable to do something or everything] remains, one will be endowed with powers similar to God’s! Then whatever one desires it will come before him.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba0/dada-bhagwan-31_egoism_when-no-trace-of-one-s-know-how-capable_845608.jpg)
