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When thou art quiet and silent, then art thou as God was…

“When thou art quiet and silent, then art thou as God was before nature and creature; thou art that which God then wats; thou art that whereof he made thy nature and creature: Then thou hearest and seest even with that wherewith God himself saw and heard in thee, before every thine own willing or…” quote by Jakob Bohme
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“When thou art quiet and silent, then art thou as God was before nature and creature; thou art that which God then wats; thou art that whereof he made thy nature and creature: Then thou hearest and seest even with that wherewith God himself saw and heard in thee, before every thine own willing or thine own seeing began.”

Jakob Bohme

About This Quote

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

Silence aligns the soul with divine perception, revealing a timeless, unified consciousness.

In simple terms: Quietness lets you sense the divine within.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate silence to connect with deeper self.

Themes

spirituality silence unity

Mood

contemplative mystical

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • prayer
  • creative contemplation
  • nature immersion

Key Concepts

Mysticism consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner truths emerge in your quiet moments?
  • How does silence affect your daily decisions?
A Different Perspective

Silence alone may not guarantee insight without intention.

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