Believers Quote by Miguel de Unamuno
“What is certain is that for thinking believers to-day, faith is, before all and above all, wishing that God may exist.”
About This Quote
Source Book: San Manuel Bueno, Martir by Miguel de Unamuno, 1931
Faith is defined not by certainty but by the desire for God's existence, placing hope above proof.
In simple terms: Faith is hope for God, not proof.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope beyond rational proof.
Themes
faith
hope
existentialism
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- philosophical debate
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- What does believing without proof mean to you?
- How do you reconcile doubt with hope?
A Different Perspective
Faith may conflict with empirical evidence, leading to cognitive dissonance.
