Billions Quote by Marya Hornbacher
“I do have faith. I don't have faith that a God exists, nor do I have faith that one does not; I have absolute faith that I do not know, cannot know, am only human, am an infinitesimal creature packed onto a cramped planet crowded with seven billion bodies, and as many yearning hearts, and as many questioning minds.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Uncertainty and Faith, 2015
Human knowledge is limited; true humility is accepting uncertainty rather than asserting belief or disbelief.
In simple terms: Accept uncertainty; avoid absolute claims.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility about the unknown.
Themes
philosophy
humility
existentialism
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- open‑ended discussions
- educational seminars
Key Concepts
Epistemic humility
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uncertainty affect your daily decisions?
- What does humility mean in your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Some may find comfort in definitive beliefs, making uncertainty unsettling.
![“We have the ability to take him [President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez] out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability. We don't need another $200 billion war to get rid of one, you know, strong-arm dictator. It's a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job…” quote by Pat Robertson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/194/pat-robertson-1972_ability_we-have-the-ability-to-take-him-presiden_23256.jpg)
