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Atheism Quote by Robert M. Pirsig

“No one is fanatically shouting that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. They know it's going to rise tomorrow.” quote by Robert M. Pirsig
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“No one is fanatically shouting that the sun is going to rise tomorrow. They know it's going to rise tomorrow.”

Robert M. Pirsig

About This Quote

Source Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, 1974

People accept obvious truths without needing to proclaim them loudly.

In simple terms: We trust daily facts without fanfare.

Key Takeaway

Trust what is evident.

Themes

trust reality perception

Mood

calm reflective

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • science
  • education
  • media consumption

Key Concepts

epistemology common sense

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths do you take for granted?
  • How do you verify common beliefs?
A Different Perspective

Assumes universal agreement on what is obvious.

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