He felt there was a central processing core of life that went on and on. That was his conclusion. We talked of it many times together . . . Call it religion or what you like, Mr. Edison believed that the universe was alive and that it was responsive to man's deep necessity. It was an intelligent and hopeful religion if there ever was one. Mr. Edison went away expecting light, not darkness.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote describes Edison’s hopeful, spiritual view of a responsive, intelligent universe.
- In plain terms
- This quote says Edison believed the universe was alive and responsive to human need.
- What can you take from it?
- A hopeful view of the universe can provide comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a religion hopeful?
- Is the universe responsive?
Another view
It presents a subjective spiritual view as fact.
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