Belief Quote by William S. Burroughs
“Any belief in Creators or Purpose is wishful thinking. And when you point out that perhaps ALL thinking is wishful, reactions of intense irritation give evidence that we are not dealing with logic but with faith.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The End of the World,” 1970
All thinking, even logical, is ultimately based on wishful assumptions, revealing faith behind reasoning.
In simple terms: Thinking is wishful.
Key Takeaway
Question the certainty of your logic.
Themes
philosophy
faith
skepticism
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal reflection
- critical analysis
Key Concepts
wishful thinking
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept any belief without proof?
- How can we distinguish faith from reason?
A Different Perspective
May conflate emotional reactions with logical fallacies.
