Courses Quote by Robert A. Heinlein
“If you pray hard enough, water will run uphill. How hard? Why, hard enough to make water run uphill, of course!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, 1961
Intense belief can seem to defy natural laws, but the claim is absurd when examined logically.
In simple terms: Strong belief can appear to break physics.
Key Takeaway
Question the plausibility of extraordinary claims.
Themes
faith
logic
science
belief
absurdity
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal faith decisions
- scientific debates
- miracle claims
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
critical thinking
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should belief have?
- When does faith become delusion?
A Different Perspective
Belief without evidence leads to contradictions.
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