Enough Quote by W. H. Auden
“A god who is both self-sufficient and content to remain so could not interest us enough to raise the question of his existence.”
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.
Seek meaning beyond comfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- personal belief
- scientific exploration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we question the divine?
- What does contentment mean for belief?
Humans may still question even a content god; doubt persists.