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Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would…

“Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would leave all that thing that I can think, and choose to my love that thing that I cannot think.” quote by Dionysius of Halicarnassus
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“Of God Himself can no man think. And therefore I would leave all that thing that I can think, and choose to my love that thing that I cannot think.”

Dionysius of Halicarnassus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human intellect cannot grasp the divine; thus one should love what transcends rational understanding.

In simple terms: Love the unknowable divine.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mystery over certainty.

Themes

faith philosophy humility

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

theology epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you love what you cannot define?
  • What role does mystery play in your faith?
A Different Perspective

Human reason may still guide actions despite mystery.

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