In the beginning there was nothing. God said, 'Let there be light!' And there was light. There was still nothing, but you could see it a whole lot better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote parodies the creation story by suggesting light doesn't change the emptiness of nothing.
- In plain terms
- Seeing nothing clearly is still seeing nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Perspective changes how we see things but not what they are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does clarity change reality?
- What is nothing?
Another view
It simplifies theological concepts for comedic effect.
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