Full Idea
All systems of religion are the mythical clothing of the truth which is inaccessible to the crude human intellect.
Gist of Idea
Religion is the mythical clothing of the truth which is inaccessible to the crude human intellect
Source
Arthur Schopenhauer (The World as Will and Idea [1819], IV.63)
Book Reference
Schopenhauer,Arthur: 'The World as Will and Idea', ed/tr. Berman,Jill and David [Everyman 1995], p.221
A Reaction
Is this a compliment? It seems to be, because at least the mysteries are identified and given an outward form. A nice thought.