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Atheism Quote by William Blake

“Reason, or the ratio of all we have already known, is not the same that it shall be when we know more.” quote by William Blake
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“Reason, or the ratio of all we have already known, is not the same that it shall be when we know more.”

William Blake

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790

The quote suggests that knowledge expands, changing the proportion of reason to experience.

In simple terms: Learning reshapes our sense of reason.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new perspectives as you grow.

Themes

knowledge reason growth

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • scientific research
  • personal development

Key Concepts

epistemology philosophy of mind cognitive development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does new knowledge alter your decisions?
  • Can reason stay constant amid change?
A Different Perspective

Reason alone cannot capture future insights.

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