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“Ecclesiastes names thee Almighty, the Maccabees name thee Creator, the Epistle to the Ephesians names thee Liberty, Baruch names thee Immensity, the Psalms name thee Wisdom and Truth, John names thee Light, the Book of Kings names thee Lord, Exodus names thee Providence, Leviticus Sanctity, Esdras…” quote by Victor Hugo
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“Ecclesiastes names thee Almighty, the Maccabees name thee Creator, the Epistle to the Ephesians names thee Liberty, Baruch names thee Immensity, the Psalms name thee Wisdom and Truth, John names thee Light, the Book of Kings names thee Lord, Exodus names thee Providence, Leviticus Sanctity, Esdras Justice, creation names thee God, man names thee Father; but Solomon names thee Compassion, which is the most beautiful of all thy names.”

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

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

Various titles reflect divine attributes, but compassion stands out as the most beautiful.

In simple terms: Compassion is the supreme divine attribute.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate compassion.

Themes

divine attributes compassion spirituality

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • worship
  • ethical behavior
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we prioritize compassion in daily life?
  • What practices nurture compassion?
A Different Perspective

Compassion may be overlooked in favor of power.

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