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Life, in my estimation, is a biological misadventure that we terminate on the shoulders of six strange men whose only objective is to make a hole-in-one with you.
— Fred Allen
The word “belief” is a difficult thing for me. I don’t believe. I must have a reason for a certain hypothesis. Either I know a thing, and then I know it — I don’t need to believe it.
— Carl Jung
The compulsion to do good is an innate American trait. Only North Americans seem to believe that they always should, may, and actually can choose somebody with whom to share their blessing. Ultimately, this attitude leads to bombing people into the acceptance of gifts.
— Ivan Illich
The depth and strength of human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves.
— Lean Trotsky
If men cease to believe that they will one day become gods, then they will surely become worms.
— Henry Miller
I have yet to see any problem, however complicated, which, when you look at it the right way, did not become still more complicated.
— Poul Anderson
Life is hard, but at least it’s short. — E. J. D’Alise (circa 1980)
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I was having a nice day and then I read the Carl Jung quote. Still trying to wrap my head around it. And you don’t hear the name “Poul” too much anymore.
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I’m not sure why that would ruin your day . . . basically, another way of saying that belief is willing self-delusion, and that — for him — everything is either a hypothesis in search of proof or outright knowledge.
It’s also a bit of wordplay because in practical terms (non-literal usage) belief and hypothesis are often used interchangeably.
. . . at least that’s my belief . . . er . . . hypothesis.
As for Poul, I read a few of his books way back when. Not being Danish — or knowing any Danes, or living in Denmark — I’ve never met or heard of anyone else using it.
However, I’ve heard of a number of people named Paul and even a blogger named Paol (Brittany’s version of Paul).
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I’m with oneowner. That Carl Jung quote threw me for a loop.
However, the cartoon that got me was the Sar Chasm. Haha! Wish there were such a place. 🙂
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Again, I don’t see why . . . it’s a fairly simple statement and almost a play on words.
Here’s another quote of his along the same lines:
“Belief is no adequate substitute for inner experience, and where this is absent even a strong faith which came miraculously as a gift of grace may depart equally miraculously.”
Again, my interpretation is fairly straightforward (although there have been books written on the subject, and some might argue differently):
What one comes to believe without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. Or, one could capriciously believe almost anything just based on one’s whims and current disposition.
For instance, I believe I’m handsome . . . until I look at a mirror . . . or visit the Sar Chasm and it says, “Hello handsome!”
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I think the quote struck me because, although I understood what he was saying, it seems as though there would be an absence of faith in his life. If he only accepts that which is proven, where does that leave hope and faith? And I must say, the quote didn’t affect my day :); it simply gave me pause.
And if that picture that floats around your blog now and then of the ruffian in the cowboy hat with the scruffy face is you, I’d say that’s a right handsome man!
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Hope is different from belief. Faith could be considered hope but carries extra baggage because faith is often held without good cause and occasionally despite contravening logic and evidence.
Even then, hope needs some justification . . . for instance, I can hope to live another 20 years, but not 200.
I can hope to someday sell one of my stories . . . but I can’t have that hope if I never submit anything to anyone. Generally, hope has some basis in fact. Belief and faith have no such requirement.
Faith needs no justification other than what one wants to believe (I have faith I am the greatest writer that has ever or will ever live).
As for my handsomeness, you are referring to an old avatar of mine. This is a more recent image . . .
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Willy always delves into THE most important stuff! Yay, Willy! HA!
The Fred Allen quote gave me a giggle.
(((HUGS))) and Happy Tuesday!!!
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Thank you, Carolyn.
Willy focuses on the overlooked — but no less important — matters.
Allen’s quote is less relevant in these days of cremation, but still funny.
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