Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

What terrible questions we are learning to ask! The former men believed in magic, by which temples, cities, and men were swallowed up, and all trace of them gone. We are coming on the secret of a magic which sweeps out of men's minds all vestige of theism and beliefs which they and their fathers held and were framed upon.

What terrible questions we are learning to ask! The former m

Summary

This quote reflects on the evolution of human questioning and the changing beliefs within society. In the past, people relied on the concept of magic to explain unexplained phenomena. However, the quote suggests that current generations are discovering a different kind of magic - a deeper understanding or knowledge that challenges traditional theistic beliefs and structures. It implies a shift towards a more rational or skeptical mindset, where old beliefs are being questioned and potentially discarded in favor of new perspectives.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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