I believe in the existence of a Supreme Intelligence pervading the Universe.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Edison expresses a belief in a universal intelligence guiding existence.
- In plain terms
- He thinks there is a smart force running the universe.
- What can you take from it?
- Believe in a higher power guiding reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you think guides the universe?
- Can science and faith coexist?
Another view
It is a personal belief not proven by evidence.
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There is no expedient to which a man will not go to avoid the labor of thinking.
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