Confidence Quote by Margaret Mead
““Too many people, when they reject God, go on believing in the devil. Many intellectuals have a sense of evil without a confidence in good.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Belief and Evil, 1934
Notes that rejecting God can lead to belief in evil without good confidence.
In simple terms: Rejecting God may foster belief in evil.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate confidence in good.
Themes
faith
evil
good
intellectualism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- ethical debates
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in good counteract evil?
- What role does confidence play in morality?
A Different Perspective
May generalize complex beliefs.
