Devout Quote by Sri Aurobindo
“To listen to some devout people, one would imagine that God never laughs.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Life Divine, 1915
Even devout believers may imagine a deity that never shows humor.
In simple terms: God is imagined as never laughing.
Key Takeaway
Question stereotypes about divine nature.
Themes
faith
humor
stereotype
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interfaith discussion
- spiritual counseling
- creative writing
Key Concepts
theology
humanization of deity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think humor belongs in spirituality?
- How does laughter affect faith?
A Different Perspective
Humor can be a bridge, but may also be dismissed as irreverent.
