Divine Quote by Aristotle
“It is of itself that the divine thought thinks (since it is the most excellent of things), and its thinking is a thinking on thinking.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Metaphysics, Book VII, Aristotle, 4th century BC
The divine intellect contemplates its own nature, reflecting on the highest form of thought, which is self‑referential thinking.
In simple terms: Divine mind thinks about its own thinking.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of meta‑cognition.
Themes
philosophy
metaphysics
self‑reflection
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- theoretical research
- philosophical inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
self‑cognition
divine intellect
higher thought
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑reflection deepen insight?
- What limits our ability to comprehend higher thought?
A Different Perspective
Human cognition cannot fully grasp the divine, limiting understanding.
