Assertion Quote by Maimonides
“Do not imagine that what we have said of the insufficiency of our understanding and of its limited extent is an assertion founded only on the Bible: for philosophers likewise assert the same, and perfectly understand it,- without having regard to any religion or opinion.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Guide for the Perplexed, Moses Maimonides, 1190
The limits of human knowledge are recognized by both religious and secular thinkers, independent of doctrine.
In simple terms: Both philosophers and theologians admit we cannot fully understand everything.
Key Takeaway
Accept humility about knowledge.
Themes
humility
knowledge
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- interfaith dialogue
- personal reflection
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
Epistemology
theology
intellectual modesty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle uncertainty in belief?
- What role does faith play in acknowledging limits?
A Different Perspective
Human understanding is always incomplete, so certainty is risky.
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