Abstention Quote by Miguel de Unamuno
“My work...is to shatter the faith of men here, there, and everywhere, faith in affirmation, faith in negation, and faith in abstention from faith, and this for the sake of faith in faith itself.”
About This Quote
The speaker seeks to deconstruct all forms of belief, ultimately affirming faith in the very concept of faith itself.
In simple terms: He tries to break every belief, ending with faith in faith.
Key Takeaway
Question the foundations of your own beliefs.
Themes
faith
skepticism
philosophy
existentialism
paradox
Mood
introspective
provocative
Type
philosophical
paradoxical
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- personal doubt
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
metaphysics
critical theory
self‑reflexivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to have faith in faith?
- Can belief be both questioned and affirmed?
A Different Perspective
The paradox may undermine the intended critique.
