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“If triangles had a God, he'd have 3 sides.” quote by Yiddish Proverb
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““If triangles had a God, he'd have 3 sides.””

Yiddish Proverb

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Source Proverb: Yiddish saying, unknown origin

A humorous way to say that a deity with limited dimensions would be simple and limited in power.

In simple terms: Even a simple god would have only three sides.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of simplistic explanations.

Themes

humor philosophy religion

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

aphor humorous

When to use this quote

  • debates about existence
  • discussions on faith
  • educational jokes

Key Concepts

geometry theology limitations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about our tendency to simplify the divine?
  • How can humor reveal deeper truths?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex theological concepts.

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