Abyss Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Nothing can save us from a perpetual headlong fall into a bottomless abyss but a solid footing of dogma; and we no sooner agree to that than we find that the only trustworthy dogma is that there is no dogma.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “Man and Superman” by George Bernard Shaw, 1903
Dogma promises certainty but often fails; true reliability lies in acknowledging uncertainty and rejecting rigid doctrines.
In simple terms: Dogma is unreliable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty over fixed doctrines.
Themes
philosophy
skepticism
dogma
truth
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- academic discourse
- personal belief formation
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertainty?
- What flexible principles guide you?
A Different Perspective
Dogma can provide comfort for some.
