Faith Quote by Yehuda Amichai
““I believe with perfect faith that at this very moment millions of human beings are standing at crossroads and intersections, in jungles and deserts, showing each other where to turn, what the right way is, which direction. They explain exactly where to go, what is the quickest way to get there, when to stop and ask again. There, over there. The second turnoff, not the first, and from there left or right, near the white house, by the oak tree. They explain with excited voices, with a wave of the hand and a nod of the head: There, over there, not that there, the other there, as in some ancient rite. This too is a new religion. I believe with perfect faith that at this very moment.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of the Dead” by Yehuda Amichai, 1975
The poem depicts humanity’s chaotic search for guidance, likening it to a new religion of endless directions and conflicting advice.
In simple terms: People constantly seek and give directions, creating confusion.
Key Takeaway
Question the authority of endless advice.
Themes
confusion
guidance
faith
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban navigation
- career decisions
- spiritual seeking
- travel planning
- online information overload
Key Concepts
existentialism
modernity
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly knows the right path?
- How do we discern useful guidance?
A Different Perspective
Too many voices can paralyze rather than help.
