Quote by Eric Butterworth

The one thing that a fish can never find is water; and the one thing that man can never find is God.

The one thing that a fish can never find is water; and the o

Summary

This quote denotes the inherent paradox in the human search for God or spirituality. The fish, being constantly immersed in water, may never realize or acknowledge its presence as it takes water for granted. Similarly, the quote suggests that humans often overlook the existence of God because it is all-encompassing, omnipresent, and difficult to grasp. It highlights the idea that the human pursuit of a divine being may be akin to searching for something that is already so deeply ingrained within us, ultimately emphasizing the mystifying nature of faith and spirituality.

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