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> [ We make assertions and denials of what is next to \[the Divine Nature\], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion, being the perfect and unique cause of all things, and, by virtue of Its preeminently simple… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-is-next-to-the-divine-nature/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

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> [What has actually to be said about the Cause of everything is this. Since it is the Cause of all beings, we should posit and ascribe to it all the affirmations we make in regard to beings, and, more appropriately,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/what-has-actually-to-be-said-about-the-cause-of-everything-is-this/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

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## Other authors on Assertion

## More by Pope Dionysius

> [...God does not possess a private knowledge of Himself and a separate knowledge of all the creatures in common. The universal Cause, by knowing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/god-does-not-possess-a-private-knowledge-of-himself-and-a-separate/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [...we must all offer up a hymn of praise to the God... who is 'Lord of lords' (Deut. 10:17, Ps. 136:1, I Tim. 6:15,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/we-must-all-offer-up-a-hymn-of-praise-to-the-god-who-is-lord-of-lords/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [...if we know God our knowledge of... everything will be brought to perfection, and, in so far as is possible, the infinite, divine and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/if-we-know-god-our-knowledge-of-everything-will-be-brought-to/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> ['Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights' (Jms. 1:17). But there is something more.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/every-good-endowment-and-every-perfect-gift-is-from-above-coming-down/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [ \[God\] is perfect not only insofar as He is absolute perfection, defining perfection in Himself and from His singular existence and total perfection, but… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/god-is-perfect-not-only-insofar-as-he-is-absolute-perfection-defining/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [God is a fountain flowing into itself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/god-is-a-fountain-flowing-into-itself/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [Our Lord Jesus Christ made the merciful shepherding of His sheep the proof of love for Himself (cf. Jn. 21:15-17). He denounces as 'wicked'…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/our-lord-jesus-christ-made-the-merciful-shepherding-of-his-sheep-the/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [ We make assertions and denials of what is next to \[the Divine Nature\], but never of It, for It is both beyond every assertion,… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/we-make-assertions-and-denials-of-what-is-next-to-the-divine-nature/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [The name 'cherubim' means 'fullness of knowledge' or 'outpouring of wisdom'... The name cherubim signifies the power to know and to see God, to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/the-name-cherubim-means-fullness-of-knowledge-or-outpouring-of-wisdom/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [The Word of God makes use of poetic imagery when discussing... formless intelligences but... it does not do so for the sake of art,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/the-word-of-god-makes-use-of-poetic-imagery-when-discussing-formless/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [Trinity!! Higher than any being, any divinity, any goodness! Guide of Christians in the wisdom of heaven! Lead us up beyond unknowing and light,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/trinity-higher-than-any-being-any-divinity-any-goodness-guide-of/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [Those who do not know must be taught, not punished. We do not hit the blind. We lead them by the hand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/those-who-do-not-know-must-be-taught-not-punished-we-do-not-hit-the/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [All angels bring revelations and tidings of their superiors. The first bring word of God who is their inspiration, while the others, according to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/all-angels-bring-revelations-and-tidings-of-their-superiors-the-first/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [What has actually to be said about the Cause of everything is this. Since it is the Cause of all beings, we should posit…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/what-has-actually-to-be-said-about-the-cause-of-everything-is-this/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

> [The word of God has provided nine explanatory designations of the heavenly beings... the first group is forever around God and is said to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/pope-dionysius/the-word-of-god-has-provided-nine-explanatory-designations-of-the/)

[Pope Dionysius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pope-dionysius/)

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