Human race Quote by Dante Alighieri
““Madness it is to hope that human minds can ever understand the Infinite that comprehends Three Persons in One Being. Be satisfied with quia unexplained, O Human race! If you knew everything, no need for Mary to have borne a son.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Divine Comedy, Paradiso, Canto 33, 1320
Human intellect cannot fully grasp the divine mystery of the Trinity; humility is needed in the face of divine mystery.
In simple terms: We cannot understand the Trinity; accept mystery.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility about divine mysteries.
Themes
theity
humility
faith
knowledge limits
theology
Mood
awe
humble
contemplative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological study
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual contemplation
- accepting uncertainty
Key Concepts
Trinity
mystery
human limitation
theological paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with the limits of human reason?
- What role does mystery play in your spiritual life?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by rationalism, leading to doubt.
![“both the Mosaic law and the grace of the new covenant, as both fitted for the times [at which they were given], were bestowed by one and the same God for the benefit of the human race.” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e6/the-church-fathers-1438_grace_both-the-mosaic-law-and-the-grace-of-the_10309.jpg)
