Atheism Quote by Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke
“It is the modest, not the presumptuous, inquirer who makes a real and safe progress in the discovery of divine truths. One follows Nature and Nature's God; that is, he follows God in his works and in his word.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Letters from a Farmer in the South, 1760
Humility in inquiry leads to safer, truer understanding of divine truths, aligning with nature and God's work.
In simple terms: Modest seekers find true insight.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth humbly.
Themes
humility
inquiry
spirituality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal study
- religious contemplation
- scientific research
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility shape your search for truth?
- What does “following nature” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can blind one to deeper truths.
