God Quote by John Donne
“He must pull out his own eyes, and see no creature, before he can say, he sees no God; He must be no man, and quench his reasonable soul, before he can say to himself, there is no God.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnet X, 1633
One must renounce self‑interest and personal identity to truly deny the divine, recognizing that denial itself presupposes belief.
In simple terms: Denying God requires abandoning self.
Key Takeaway
Consider how self‑interest shapes belief.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
identity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- philosophical debate
- existential crisis
Key Concepts
existentialism
theology
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of self bind you to belief?
- Can true denial exist without self?
A Different Perspective
Denial may be impossible if belief is ingrained.
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