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Angel Quote by Emanuel Swedenborg

“Angels never attack, as infernal spirits do. Angels only ward off and defend.” quote by Emanuel Swedenborg
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“Angels never attack, as infernal spirits do. Angels only ward off and defend.”

Emanuel Swedenborg

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Heaven and Hell, 1758

Angels protect and defend, unlike demons that attack; they serve as guardians rather than aggressors.

In simple terms: Angels defend, demons attack.

Key Takeaway

Seek protective influences, avoid harmful ones.

Themes

spirituality good vs evil protection guardian beings

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • ethical decisions
  • spiritual practices

Key Concepts

angelology theology moral dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we recognize protective forces?
  • What defines an 'angelic' action?
A Different Perspective

Belief in angels varies across cultures.

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