Quote by Voltaire

If God did not exist, He would have to be invented. But all nature cries aloud that he does exist: that there is a supreme intelligence, an immense power, an admirable order, and everything teaches us our own dependence on it.

If God did not exist, He would have to be invented. But all

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of God is not merely a human invention but instead is evident in the natural world. It argues that the beauty, order, and complexity found in nature point towards the existence of a supreme intelligence and power. Additionally, it asserts that observing our own dependence on this higher power serves as further evidence of its existence. Overall, the quote highlights the belief that the existence of God is discernible and integral to the fabric of existence.

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