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“It is a mysterious thing, the loss of faith-as mysterious as faith itself. Like faith, it is ultimately not rooted in logic; it is a change in the climate of the mind.” quote by George Orwell
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“It is a mysterious thing, the loss of faith-as mysterious as faith itself. Like faith, it is ultimately not rooted in logic; it is a change in the climate of the mind.”

George Orwell

About This Quote

Source Essay: Reflections on Faith, 1945

Faith and its loss are both irrational, shifting mental landscapes beyond logical proof.

In simple terms: Faith and doubt are both mysterious.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty in belief.

Themes

faith doubt irrationality

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

quotational reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual questioning
  • intellectual debate

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does losing faith feel like?
  • Can doubt coexist with belief?
A Different Perspective

Loss of faith may lead to existential despair.

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