Falsehoods Quote by Gustave Flaubert
““I can't admit of an old boy of a God who takes walks in his garden with a cane in his hand, who lodges his friends in the belly of whales, dies uttering a cry, and rises again at the end of three days; things absurd in themselves, and completely opposed, moreover, to all physical laws, which prove to us, by the way, that priests have always wallowed in turpid ignorance, in which they would fain engulf the people with them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education by Gustave Flaubert, 1869
The passage satirically critiques religious dogma and the absurdity of miraculous claims, exposing priestly ignorance.
In simple terms: Critique of religious absurdities and priestly ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Question blind faith, seek reason.
Themes
skepticism
religion
absurdity
critique
ignorance
Mood
critical
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates on faith
- literary analysis
- educational discussions
Key Concepts
satire
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept miracles without evidence?
- How does satire reveal truth?
A Different Perspective
Religious belief can provide comfort despite logical challenges.
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