Believe Quote by Jim Goad
“I believe that to some degree there are situational and psychological laws of cause-and-effect, but I don't believe there's some Über-soul who doles out "justice."”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Bad Taste, 2005
Cause and effect operate in reality, but there is no supernatural overseer delivering justice.
In simple terms: Cause and effect exist without a cosmic judge.
Key Takeaway
Accept responsibility for outcomes.
Themes
causality
skepticism
justice
human agency
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal systems
- social behavior
Key Concepts
philosophical
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think moral order exists without a deity?
- How does this view affect your sense of fairness?
A Different Perspective
Belief in fate can undermine personal accountability.
