Belief Quote by Winston Graham
““I have little use for religion as it is practiced, or for astrology, or for belief in witchcraft or omens of good or ill-luck. I think they all stem from some insufficiency in men’s minds, perhaps from a lack of a willingness to feel themselves utterly alone. But now and then I feel that there is something beyond the material world, something we all feel intimations of but cannot explain. Underneath the religious vision there is the harsh fundamental reality of all our lives, because we know we must live and die as the animals we are. But sometimes I suspect that under that harsh reality there is a further vision, still deeper based, that comes nearer to true reality than the reality we know.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on religion, spirituality, and existential reality (1970s)
Explores the tension between religious belief and material existence, suggesting a deeper, ineffable reality beyond human understanding.
In simple terms: Religion and superstition mask deeper existential truths.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate beyond material explanations.
Themes
existence
spirituality
materialism
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
philosophical
Type
existential
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- philosophical discussion
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
human consciousness
loneliness
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “true reality” mean to you?
- How do you reconcile material life with spiritual longing?
A Different Perspective
May be overly abstract for practical guidance.
