Quote by: Friedrich Schleiermacher

Belief must be something different from a mixture of opinions about God and the world, and of precepts for one life or for two. Piety cannot be an instinct craving for a mess of metaphysical and ethical crumbs.


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Author Bio


  • NameFriedrich Schleiermacher
  • DescriptionGerman theologian, philosopher, and biblical scholar
  • AliasesFriedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher
  • BornNovember 21, 1768
  • DiedJanuary 12, 1834
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Theologian; Translator