It is a mischievous notion that we are come late into…
“It is a mischievous notion that we are come late into nature; that the world was finished a long time ago. As the world was plastic and fluid in the hands of God, so it is ever to so much of his attributes as we bring to it. To ignorance and sin, it is flint. They adapt to themselves to it as they may; but in proportion as a man has anything in him divine, the firmament flows before him and takes his signet and form.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human divine potential shapes reality; ignorance limits us.
In simple terms: Divine nature shapes world.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner divinity.
Themes
divinity
nature
potential
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- spiritual practice
- leadership development
Key Concepts
spirituality
philosophy
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express your inner divinity?
- What limits does ignorance impose?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self may ignore external constraints.