Devil Quote by Roméo Dallaire
“I know there is a God because in Rwanda I shook hands with the devil. I have seen him, I have smelled him and I have touched him. I know the devil exists and therefore I know there is a God.”
About This Quote
Encountering profound evil confirms belief in a higher power, using personal experience as proof.
In simple terms: Evil confirms belief in God.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on moral extremes to understand faith.
Themes
faith
evil
spirituality
belief
humanity
Mood
somber
thoughtful
introspective
Type
personal
spiritual
When to use this quote
- war zones
- personal testimony
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theodicy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting evil shape your spirituality?
- Can belief exist without such extreme experiences?
A Different Perspective
Personal experience may not universally prove theological claims.
![“What I want to do is to teach a lesson to all these people … I want [to prove] that the Devil exists, that the Devil reigns supreme, that the power he enjoyed in the Middle Ages has not been taken from him, for today he is the absolute master of the world.” quote by J.-K. Huysmans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e79/j-k-huysmans-100254_middle-ages_what-i-want-to-do-is-to-teach-a-lesson-t_2388625.jpg)
![“[T]he absolutely true...exists, and i know what it is. The problem is that you know too, and that we know different things, which puts us...armed with universal judgements that are irreconcilable, all dressed up and nowhere to go for authoritative adjudication.” quote by Stanely Fish](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51a/stanely-fish-279326_quote_t-he-absolutely-true-exists-and-i-know-w_1991002.jpg)
