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Thou Quote by Anonymous

“If thou could'st empty all thyself of self, like to a shell dishabited, then might He find thee on the ocean shelf, and say "This is not dead," and fill thee with Himself instead. But thou art all replete with very thou and hast such shrewd activity, that when He comes He says, "This is enow unto…” quote by Anonymous
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““If thou could'st empty all thyself of self, like to a shell dishabited, then might He find thee on the ocean shelf, and say "This is not dead," and fill thee with Himself instead. But thou art all replete with very thou and hast such shrewd activity, that when He comes He says, "This is enow unto itself-'twere better let it be, it is so small and full, there is no room for Me.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Emptying oneself of ego allows divine presence to fill the void, but human self‑absorption limits spiritual receptivity.

In simple terms: Letting go of ego opens space for higher purpose.

Key Takeaway

Practice humility to welcome deeper meaning.

Themes

spirituality ego humility divine presence

Mood

reflective serene inquisitive

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation retreat
  • counseling session
  • personal crisis

Key Concepts

self‑transcendence inner emptiness faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize ego’s grip?
  • What practices help you empty yourself?
A Different Perspective

Ego can dominate, preventing spiritual growth.

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