Absurd Quote by Julio Cortazar
“We no longer believe because it is absurd: it is absurd because we must believe.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Rayuela (Hopscotch) by Julio Cortazar, 1963
The paradox highlights that belief often persists despite irrationality, driven by a compulsion to find meaning.
In simple terms: We believe absurd things because we feel forced to.
Question your assumptions.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- personal crises
- political ideologies
- religious faith
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we cling to contradictory ideas?
- What role does absurdity play in shaping convictions?
Belief can be self‑reinforcing even when illogical.