Accepting Quote by Rene Magritte
“Do not accept any explanation of the world either through chance or determinism. You are not responsible for your belief. It is not even you who decides that you are not responsible - and so on to infinity. You are not obliged to believe. There is no point of departure.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Mystery of the World" by René Magritte, 1935
Reject fixed explanations; belief is not owned, and responsibility is infinite and undefined.
In simple terms: Reject absolute explanations; responsibility is undefined.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and question assumptions.
Themes
philosophy
belief
responsibility
uncertainty
Mood
thought‑provoking
introspective
Type
philosophical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal worldview
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
existentialism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we act without absolute certainty?
- What limits should we set on responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Infinite regress can stall action.
