I see, indeed I know, that in some sense God is love, and…
“I see, indeed I know, that in some sense God is love, and God is wisdom, and God is creative action, yes and God is beauty; but what God actually is, whether the maker of all things, or the fragrance of all things, or just a dream in our own hearts, I have not the art to know. Neither have you, I believe; nor any man, nor any spirit of our humble stature.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He contemplates the unknowable nature of God, acknowledging love, wisdom, action, beauty, yet admits ignorance.
In simple terms: He admits we cannot truly know God’s essence.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery in spiritual inquiry.
Themes
faith
philosophy
humility
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic creation
- scientific discovery
Key Concepts
theology
metaphysics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of the divine feel unknowable?
- Can mystery coexist with belief?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts may limit understanding of the divine.