Accepting Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“There are subjects where reason cannot take us far and we have to accept things on faith. Faith then does not contradict reason but transcends it. Faith is a kind of sixth sense which works in cases which are without the purview of reason.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Faith and Reason, 1930
Reason has limits; faith provides insight beyond logic, complementing rather than contradicting rational thought.
In simple terms: Faith offers understanding beyond logical reasoning.
Key Takeaway
Balance reason with faith for fuller perspective.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
epistemology
human understanding
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
faith as intuition
reason’s scope
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- When should reason dominate over faith?
- How do you reconcile conflicting beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith can ignore evidence.
