Age Quote by Abraham Kuyper
“Unchecked, the dominating influences of money and of barren intellectualism would reduce the life of emotions to freezing point. And, unable to grasp the holier benefits of religion, the mysticism of the heart reacts in the art-intoxication. … In this cold, irreligious and practical age the warmth of this devotion to art has kept alive many higher aspirations of our soul, which otherwise might readily have died, as they did in the middle of the last century.”
About This Quote
Source Book: De Werking van het Christendom (The Influence of Christianity), 1905
Materialism and empty intellect can chill emotions; art and mysticism revive the soul in a secular age.
In simple terms: Money and cold intellect freeze feelings; art warms the soul.
Key Takeaway
Seek art to sustain spiritual vitality.
Themes
materialism
secularism
art
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- cultural criticism
- personal reflection
- creative practice
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
existentialism
aestheticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art counteract spiritual emptiness?
- Can intellectual pursuits coexist with emotional depth?
A Different Perspective
Art may not reach everyone; some find meaning elsewhere.
