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“When love has carried us above all things ... we receive in peace the Incomprehensible Light, enfolding us and penetrating us. What is this Light, if it be not a contemplation of the Infinite, and an intuition of Eternity? We behold that which we are, and we are that which we behold; because our…” quote by John of Ruysbroeck
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““When love has carried us above all things ... we receive in peace the Incomprehensible Light, enfolding us and penetrating us. What is this Light, if it be not a contemplation of the Infinite, and an intuition of Eternity? We behold that which we are, and we are that which we behold; because our being, without losing anything of its own personality, is united with the Divine Truth.””

John of Ruysbroeck

About This Quote

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

Describes divine illumination as an infinite light that unites the soul with truth.

In simple terms: Divine light reveals our true nature.

Key Takeaway

Seek contemplative connection with the infinite.

Themes

spirituality philosophy union

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

mystical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditative practice
  • theological study
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

mysticism divine truth eternal contemplation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does one experience the “Incomprehensible Light”?
  • What role does contemplation play in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Such experiences may be inaccessible to skeptics.

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