Believe Quote by William Godwin
“I believe in this being, not because I have any proper or direct knowledge of His existence, but I am at a loss to account for the existence and arrangement of the visible universe, and, being left in the wide sea of conjecture without a clue from analogy or experience, I find the conjecture of a God easy, obvious, and irresistible.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, 1793
He argues that the complexity of the universe suggests a divine creator, even without direct evidence.
In simple terms: Complex universe hints at God.
Key Takeaway
Consider the possibility of a higher order.
Themes
philosophy
theology
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- debates on existence of God
- academic discussions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Deism
argument from design
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you of a creator?
- Can natural explanations suffice?
A Different Perspective
Critics note that complexity alone doesn't prove divinity.
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![“Physiognomy is not a guide that has been given us by which to judge of the character of men: it may only serve us for conjecture. [Fr., La physionomie n'est pas une regle qui nous soit donnee pour juger des hommes; elle nous peut servir de conjecture.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cd/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_character_physiognomy-is-not-a-guide-that-has-been_207056.jpg)
