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“They are all such notions as never came into the heart of the wisest sophists in the world to conceive of; and therefore it is no wonder that a little child, under the preaching of the gospel, believes these mysteries which Plato and Aristotle were ignorant of, because they are not attained by our…” quote by William Gurnall
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““They are all such notions as never came into the heart of the wisest sophists in the world to conceive of; and therefore it is no wonder that a little child, under the preaching of the gospel, believes these mysteries which Plato and Aristotle were ignorant of, because they are not attained by our parts and industry, but communicated by divine and supernatural revelation.””

William Gurnall

About This Quote

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

Faith is presented as a divine revelation beyond human reasoning, contrasting with philosophical ignorance.

In simple terms: Faith comes from revelation, not reason.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine insight over mere intellect.

Themes

faith revelation philosophy humility

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • personal belief
  • spiritual education

Key Concepts

theology epistemology divine mystery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance reason and faith?
  • What mysteries feel beyond human comprehension?
A Different Perspective

Human reason alone cannot grasp all truths.

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