Adequate Quote by Thornton T. Munger
“Knowledge and personality make doubt possible, but knowledge is also the cure of doubt; and when we get a full and adequate sense of personality we are lifted into a region where doubt is almost impossible, for no man can know himself as he is, and all fullness of his nature, without also knowing God.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown source, possibly philosophical writing
The quote suggests that doubt arises from limited knowledge and personality, while true knowledge and self‑understanding, especially of the divine, eliminate doubt.
In simple terms: Knowledge reduces doubt; knowing God removes it.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper self‑knowledge and spiritual insight.
Themes
philosophy
theology
self‑knowledge
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious study
- psychotherapy
- education
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
epistemology
ontology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your belief in a higher power affect your confidence?
- Can self‑knowledge exist without spiritual belief?
A Different Perspective
If knowledge is incomplete, doubt may persist despite effort.
