Absurdity Quote by Mary Baker Eddy
“Error is a supposition that pleasure and pain, that intelligence, substance, life, are existent in matter. Error is neither Mind nor one of Mind's faculties. Error is the contradiction of Truth. Error is a belief without understanding. Error is unreal because untrue. It is that which stemma to be and is not. If error were true, its truth would be error, and we should have a self-evident absurdity -namely, erroneous truth. Thus we should continue to lose the standard of Truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, 1875
Error is a false belief that contradicts truth, lacking understanding and existing outside of mind's true faculties.
In simple terms: Error is a misunderstood belief that opposes truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth through understanding, not mistaken beliefs.
Themes
truth
error
knowledge
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- critical thinking
- spiritual practice
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Epistemology
philosophy of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs might you hold without understanding?
- How can you test a belief against evidence?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be subjective in different cultures.
