--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Any belief in Creators or Purpose is…" description: "\"Any belief in Creators or Purpose is wishful thinking. And when you point out that perhaps ALL thinking is wishful, reactions of intense irritation giv..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/560/william-s-burroughs-528_belief_any-belief-in-creators-or-purpose-is-wis_340572.jpg" --- # Any belief in Creators or Purpose is wishful thinking. And… ![“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.” quote by William S. 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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? 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