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“A god who is both self-sufficient and content to remain so could not interest us enough to raise the question of his existence.” quote by W. H. Auden
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“A god who is both self-sufficient and content to remain so could not interest us enough to raise the question of his existence.”

W. H. Auden

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Unknown Citizen”, 1939

A self‑sufficient, content deity would be irrelevant to human curiosity about existence.

In simple terms: A content god would not spark our questions.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaning beyond comfort.

Themes

existence theology human curiosity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

literary theological

When to use this quote

  • religious debate
  • personal belief
  • scientific exploration

Key Concepts

philosophical inquiry spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we question the divine?
  • What does contentment mean for belief?
A Different Perspective

Humans may still question even a content god; doubt persists.

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