What then is the source of my errors? They are owing…
“What then is the source of my errors? They are owing simply to the fact that, since the will extends further than the intellect, I do not contain the will within the same boundaries; rather, I also extend it to things I do not understand. Because the will is indifferent in regard to such matters, it easily turns away from the true and the good; and in this way I am deceived and I sin.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The will exceeds our intellect, leading us to act beyond understanding, causing error and sin.
In simple terms: Will outgrows mind, causing mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Align will with reason.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- moral judgments
- learning new concepts
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
will
intellect
error
sin
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you check if your will aligns with your understanding?
- What practices help keep will and intellect together?
A Different Perspective
Will alone cannot guarantee truth; reason is still needed.