All things Quote by Alphonsus Liguori
“"Happy he that knows Thee, even if he knows nothing else," says St. Augustine. If we knew all the sciences and knew not how to love Jesus Christ, our knowledge shall profit us nothing to eternal life. But if we know how to love Jesus Christ, we shall know all things, and shall be happy for eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: "Theologia Moralis", 1749
True knowledge without love is empty; loving Christ gives insight into all truth and eternal happiness.
In simple terms: Love is essential for knowledge to matter; it leads to eternal joy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love for Christ to give meaning to learning.
Themes
love
knowledge
eternity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- spiritual formation
- teaching
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love transform our understanding of science?
- How does love influence moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual pursuits can become prideful without love.
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