No revelation can be other than partial. If for true…
““No revelation can be other than partial. If for true revelation a man must be told all the truth, then farewell to revelation; yea, farewell to the sonship. For what revelation, other than a partial, can the highest spiritual condition receive of the infinite God? But it is not therefore untrue because it is partial. Relatively to a lower condition of the receiver, a more partial revelation might be truer than that would be which constituted a fuller revelation to one in a higher condition; for the former might reveal much to him, the latter might reveal nothing. Only, whatever it might reveal, if its nature were such as to preclude development and growth, thus chaining the man to its incompleteness, it would be but a false revelation fighting against all the divine laws of human existence. The true revelation rouses the desire to know more by the truth of its incompleteness.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Revelations are inherently limited; their value lies in prompting further inquiry rather than delivering complete certainty.
In simple terms: Partial truths spark curiosity.
Key Takeaway
Incompleteness fuels growth.
Themes
knowledge
spirituality
partiality
growth
truth
Mood
thoughtful
mysterious
Type
reflective
spiritual
When to use this quote
- theological study
- personal meditation
- scientific hypothesis
Key Concepts
revelation limits
human development
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- research methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a partial insight more useful than a full one?
- How can we balance certainty with openness to new knowledge?
A Different Perspective
A revelation that claims total completeness may stifle progress.