To seek after any shape of God, and to assign a form and…
“To seek after any shape of God, and to assign a form and image to Him, is a proof of man's folly. For God, whosoever he be (if haply there be any other but the world itself), and in what part soever resident, all sense He is, all sight, all hearing: He is the whole of the life and of the soul, all of Himself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attempting to define God in human terms shows human limitation; the divine is beyond any single image or form.
In simple terms: Defining God in human terms shows limits.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery, avoid limiting the divine.
Themes
theology
humility
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
humble
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Anthropomorphism
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the divine beyond images?
- Can we know any ultimate reality?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts may never fully capture the divine.