Charity Quote by Bonaventure
“It maketh God man, and man God; things temporal, eternal; mortal, immortal; it maketh an enemy a friend, a servant a son, vile things glorious, cold hearts fiery, and hard thing liquid.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of God, 13th century
Divine and human realms intertwine, blurring lines between opposites and transforming extremes into unity.
In simple terms: God and man share qualities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace paradoxical unity.
Themes
spirituality
duality
transformation
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can contradictions coexist in faith?
- How does this view affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may confuse believers.
