Not one of them who took up in his youth with this opinion that there are no gods ever continued until old age faithful to his conviction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who claim there are no gods in their youth rarely maintain that belief into old age.
- In plain terms
- Young atheists rarely keep that same view when they grow old.
- What can you take from it?
- Be skeptical of absolute disbelief held during youth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some lose their faith over time?
- Does age naturally lead to belief?
Another view
This generalization may not apply to all individuals or cultures.
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