Faith Quote by Thomas Browne
““If reason is a rebel unto faith, so is passion unto reason.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Pseudodoxia Epidemica, Thomas Browne, 1646
Reason and faith are in tension, yet both can oppose each other when one challenges the other.
In simple terms: Reason rebels against faith; passion rebels against reason.
Key Takeaway
Balance intellect and belief.
Themes
philosophy
religion
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
balanced
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- moral dilemmas
- scientific discovery
- spiritual crises
- creative processes
Key Concepts
conflict
synergy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should reason dominate?
- When is faith more appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one can suppress the other.
