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Belief Quote by Yann Martel

“Don't you bully me with your politeness! Love is hard to believe, ask any lover. Life is hard to believe, ask any scientist. God is hard to believe, ask any believer. What is your problem with hard to believe?” quote by Yann Martel
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““Don't you bully me with your politeness! Love is hard to believe, ask any lover. Life is hard to believe, ask any scientist. God is hard to believe, ask any believer. What is your problem with hard to believe?””

Yann Martel

About This Quote

Source Novel: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, 2001

Hard-to-believe concepts—love, life, God—are challenged by skepticism; belief requires confronting difficulty.

In simple terms: Belief in love, life, God is hard and questioned.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and seek personal truth.

Themes

faith existence skepticism

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • relationship counseling
  • philosophical debate
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

ontology psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you find hard to believe?
  • How do you reconcile doubt with belief?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith can ignore rational inquiry.

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