Eternity Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
““Once we deny a Higher Intelligence that plans and administrates our individual hereafters we are bound to accept the unspeakably dreadful notion of Chance reaching into Eternity.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ada, Vladimir Nabokov, 1969
Denial of a purposeful higher power leads to a terrifying view of random chance governing eternity.
In simple terms: Rejecting purpose makes chance seem terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Consider the role of purpose in your worldview.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
cosmology
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- spiritual reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Determinism
randomness
eternity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find comfort in randomness or in a guiding intelligence?
- How does this view affect your moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Life may feel chaotic without a sense of purpose.
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