Believe Quote by Salman Rushdie
“In spite of all evidence that life is discontinuous, a valley of rifts, and that random chance plays a great part in our fates, we go on believing in the continuity of things, in causation and meaning. But we live on a broken mirror, and fresh cracks appear in its surface every day.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Midnight's Children, Salman Rushdie, 1981
We cling to ideas of continuity and meaning despite evidence of randomness and fragmentation, creating a comforting illusion.
In simple terms: We prefer continuity over chaos.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty, seek meaning.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
perception
uncertainty
meaning
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- academic discussion
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Continuity
randomness
mirrors
cracks
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief shape your decisions?
- Can you find meaning in disorder?
A Different Perspective
The belief in continuity can ignore real disorder.
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