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“We look not at the things which are what you would call seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal. But the things which are not seen are eternal.” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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““We look not at the things which are what you would call seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal. But the things which are not seen are eternal.””

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

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

Visible things are temporary; unseen truths are eternal.

In simple terms: Only the unseen end forever.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper, lasting truths.

Themes

spirituality philosophy eternity

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • scientific inquiry
  • artistic creation
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

metaphysics faith perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unseen forces shape your life?
  • How do you value the invisible?
A Different Perspective

Unseen concepts can be hard to prove.

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