Doe Quote by Otto von Bismarck
“There is only one greater folly than that of the fool who says in his heart there is no God, and that is the folly of the people that says with its head that it does not know whether there is a God or not.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary address, 1865
Denies both atheism and agnosticism, urging certainty in belief
In simple terms: Rejects both denial and indecision about God
Key Takeaway
Embrace clear personal conviction
Themes
faith
philosophy
certainty
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- public discourse
- religious debate
- identity formation
Key Concepts
Existentialism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think certainty is always beneficial?
- How can one respect differing beliefs?
A Different Perspective
Rigid certainty can stifle open inquiry
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