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“God, great principle of all minor principles, God, who is Himself without a principle, could not conceive Himself, if, in order to do it, He required to know His own principle.” quote by Giacomo Casanova
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“God, great principle of all minor principles, God, who is Himself without a principle, could not conceive Himself, if, in order to do it, He required to know His own principle.”

Giacomo Casanova

About This Quote

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

Divine self‑knowledge is paradoxical; a being without principles cannot conceive itself.

In simple terms: God cannot know a principle he lacks.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on limits of self‑understanding.

Themes

theology philosophy paradox

Mood

thoughtful enigmatic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • spiritual contemplation
  • academic debate
  • personal introspection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

metaphysics self‑reference logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can self‑knowledge be infinite?
  • What does “principle” mean for consciousness?
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