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In the uttermost meaning of the words, thought is devout…

“In the uttermost meaning of the words, thought is devout, and devotion is thought. Deepcalls unto deep.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“In the uttermost meaning of the words, thought is devout, and devotion is thought. Deepcalls unto deep.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

About This Quote

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

Thought and devotion are intertwined; deep thought calls to deeper devotion, and vice versa.

In simple terms: Thought and devotion reflect each other.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep, reflective thinking.

Themes

philosophy spirituality reflection

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • writing
  • teaching

Key Concepts

inner inquiry mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does deep thought influence your values?
  • In what ways can devotion shape your thinking?
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