I had therefore to remove knowledge, in order to make room for belief.

Published on June 22, 2016 , under Quotes
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Source: Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781; 1787), Preface to 2nd edition.

Original Quote in German: Ich musste das Wissen aufheben, um zum Glauben Platz zu bekommen.

I had therefore to remove knowledge, in order to make room for belief - Immanuel Kant

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