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Balance Quote by René Guénon

“Those who might be tempted to give way to despair should realize that nothing accomplished in this order can ever be lost, that confusion, error and darkness can win the day only apparently and in a purely ephemeral way, that all partial and transitory disequilibrium must perforce contribute…” quote by René Guénon
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““Those who might be tempted to give way to despair should realize that nothing accomplished in this order can ever be lost, that confusion, error and darkness can win the day only apparently and in a purely ephemeral way, that all partial and transitory disequilibrium must perforce contribute towards the greater equilibrium of the whole, and that nothing can ultimately prevail against the power of truth.””

René Guénon

About This Quote

Source Book: The Crisis of the Modern World, René Guénon, 1930

Truth ultimately overcomes temporary confusion, error, and darkness, leading to a lasting equilibrium.

In simple terms: Truth beats temporary chaos.

Key Takeaway

Trust in truth’s lasting power.

Themes

philosophy truth resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • personal crisis
  • ethical decision making
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

metaphysics dialectics cosmic order

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain hope when faced with apparent defeat?
  • What evidence supports the eventual triumph of truth?
A Different Perspective

Truth may not be immediately evident; patience is required.

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