“A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.”
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Source: The Problem of Pain (1940), ch. III 'Divine Goodness'.
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Reality does not yield to refusal. Denying or ignoring something does not erase its power or truth; it only wastes your effort. That truth can free you if you stop arguing with facts and start acting on them. What small, practical step will you take instead of denying what’s already real?
When to use it
- At work when a manager keeps ignoring your results: "Calling my report wrong won't make the data disappear — let's look at the numbers together."
- While studying with classmates: "Saying you understand doesn't make it true. Which one problem do you want me to walk through now?"
- Talking to a skeptical parent about your child's talent: "Dismissing her practice won't erase her progress; let her play and you'll see it grow."
- During a game when an opponent mocks your skill: "You can call it luck all you like; that won't change the scoreboard. Let's focus on the next play."