Doe Quote by Remy de Gourmont
“God is not all that exists. God is all that does not exist.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: La Vie des Mots, 1905
The concept suggests that the divine is defined by absence, implying that God is what cannot be perceived or proven.
In simple terms: God is defined by what we cannot see.
Key Takeaway
Consider the limits of knowledge and belief.
Themes
theology
philosophy
existence
paradox
faith
Mood
contemplative
enigmatic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- spiritual contemplation
- academic debate
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
negative theology
ontological limits
metaphysical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to believe in something that does not exist?
- How does this perspective affect faith?
A Different Perspective
Such a view can be unsettling or unhelpful for believers.
