Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Is it so big a mystery what god and man and world are? No! but nobody knows how to solve it so the mystery hangs on.

Is it so big a mystery what god and man and world are? No! b

Summary

This quote suggests that the profundity of understanding the nature of god, man, and the world is not a great enigma in itself. The true mystery lies in the fact that despite a basic understanding, people are unable to unravel this mystery and attain comprehensive understanding. The quote highlights the ongoing challenge humans face in comprehending the complexities of existence, leaving the conundrum unsolved.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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