Quote by Anthony de Mello

A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed were branded as rebels and heretics by their contemporaries. Said the Master, Nobody can be said to have attained the pinnacle of Truth until a thousand sincere people have denounced him for blasphemy.

A disciple was one day recalling how Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed

Summary

This quote suggests that true enlightenment or the pursuit of truth often comes with opposition and criticism. The examples of Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammed, who were all considered rebels and heretics during their time, highlight the idea that being condemned or denounced by others may be a sign of truly challenging widely held beliefs and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. It implies that it is only when significant numbers of people reject or condemn someone's ideas that they can be seen as having reached the highest level of truth or understanding.

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