As the calm lake stems from the deep spring that no eye…
““As the calm lake stems from the deep spring that no eye saw, so too a person's love has a still deeper ground, in God's love. If there were no gushing spring at the bottom, if Hod were not love, then neither would there be the little lake nor either a person's love. As the calm lake stems darkly from the deep spring, so a person's love originate mysteriously in God's. As the calm lake indeed invites you to contemplate it, yet with the darkness of the reflection prevents you from seeing through it, so does love's mysterious origin in God's love prevent you from seeing its ground. When you think you see it, it is a reflection that deceives you, as if what only hides the deeper ground were itself the ground.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human love reflects a deeper divine source that remains hidden, making true understanding elusive and mediated by perception.
In simple terms: Love’s depth comes from God, but we see only its surface.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual insight beyond superficial reflections.
Themes
faith
love
metaphysics
perception
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- theological study
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the hidden source of love mean for personal growth?
- How can we discern deeper truths beyond surface reflections?
A Different Perspective
Human perception can misinterpret divine origins, leading to superficial conclusions.