Children Quote by José Saramago
““However hard he tried, he could never manage to make himself visible to human eyes and not because he can't, since for him nothing is impossible, it's simply that he wouldn't know what face to wear when introducing himself to the beings he supposedly created and who probably wouldn't recognize him anyway. There are those who say we're very fortunate that god chooses not to appear before us, because compared with the shock we would get were such a thing to happen, our fear of death would be mere child's play. Besides, all the many things that have been said about god and about death are nothing but stories, and this is just another one.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Double, 2000
A being unable to be seen reflects deeper existential limits and the unknowability of divine or created entities.
In simple terms: Being unseen shows limits of perception and identity.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some truths remain beyond human grasp.
Themes
existentialism
identity
theology
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
perception
creation
unknown
Questions to Reflect On
- What does invisibility symbolize for you?
- How do we confront unknowable aspects of existence?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex theological debates.
