The fact is there is nothing that you can trust; and that is a terrible fact, whether you like it or not. Psychologically, there is nothing in the world that you can put your faith, your trust, or your belief in. Neither your gods, nor your science can save you, can bring you psychological certainty; and you have to accept that you can trust in absolutely nothing. That is a scientific fact, as well as a psychological fact. Because, your leaders-religious and political-and your books-sacred and profane-have all failed, and you are still confused, in misery, in conflict. So, that is an absolute, undeniable fact.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is nothing you can trust in the world, neither gods nor leaders. This undeniable fact causes confusion but is a psychological reality.
- In plain terms
- You cannot trust anything; leaders and books have failed and left you confused.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that you can trust in absolutely nothing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who or what can you truly trust?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Another view
It creates a sense of hopelessness by removing all trust anchors.
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