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“Even in the angels there is the subordination of one hierarchy to another, and in the heavens, and all the bodies that are moved, the lowest by the highest and the highest in their turn unto the Supreme Mover of all.” quote by Saint Ignatius
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“Even in the angels there is the subordination of one hierarchy to another, and in the heavens, and all the bodies that are moved, the lowest by the highest and the highest in their turn unto the Supreme Mover of all.”

Saint Ignatius

About This Quote

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

He describes a cosmic hierarchy where lower beings are guided by higher ones, all ultimately moving toward the supreme creator.

In simple terms: All beings are ordered, moving toward the divine.

Key Takeaway

Recognize your place in the larger order.

Themes

spirituality hierarchy divine order

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • ethical decision‑making
  • leadership

Key Concepts

theology cosmic order

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “supreme mover” mean to you?
  • How can humility coexist with personal ambition?
A Different Perspective

Rigid hierarchies can suppress individual freedom.

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