Believe Quote by Leo Tolstoy
“One may say with one's lips: 'I believe that God is one, and also three' - but no one can believe it, because the words have no sense.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brothers Karamazov, 1880
The statement highlights the logical impossibility of believing contradictory divine concepts.
In simple terms: Believing contradictory ideas is irrational.
Key Takeaway
Embrace logical consistency.
Themes
faith
philosophy
logic
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- personal belief
- theology
- education
Key Concepts
trinitarian doctrine
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith coexist with paradox?
- What role does mystery play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith may persist despite logical challenges.
