Altogether Quote by Stanislaw Lem
“Faith is, at one and the same time, absolutely necessary and altogether impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Solaris, Stanislaw Lem, 1961
The quote highlights the paradox of faith: it is both essential for meaning and inherently unknowable.
In simple terms: Faith is needed but cannot be proven.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty while embracing belief.
Themes
faith
paradox
existentialism
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
epistemology
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile needing faith with its impossibility?
- What role does doubt play in your belief system?
A Different Perspective
Faith may lead to disillusionment when expectations clash with reality.
