We see that in the organic world, to the same degree that…
““We see that in the organic world, to the same degree that reflection gets darker and weaker, grace grows ever more radiant and dominant. But just as two lines intersect on one side of a point, and after passing through infinity, suddenly come together again on the other side; or the image in a concave mirror suddenly reappears before us after drawing away into the infinite distance, so too, does grace return once perception, as it were, has traversed the infinite--such that it simultaneously appears the purest in human bodily structures that are either devoid of consciousness or which possess an infinite consciousness, such as in the jointed manikin or the god.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage contrasts diminishing reflection with increasing grace, using geometric metaphors to illustrate how grace reappears after perception stretches infinitely.
In simple terms: Grace grows as perception expands, returning after infinite stretch.
Key Takeaway
Recognize grace in moments of deep perception.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
perception
grace
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- contemplation
- artistic creation
- philosophical discussion
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
infinity
duality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perception of infinity affect your sense of grace?
- Can you identify moments when grace reappears after deep reflection?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical application.