Goodness Quote by Emanuel Swedenborg
“Goodness shapes our will, and truth shapes our understanding.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Principles of Truth, Emanuel Swedenborg, 1765
Our moral character is shaped by goodness, while truth guides our comprehension.
In simple terms: Goodness guides will; truth guides understanding.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate goodness and seek truth.
Themes
morality
knowledge
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal goodness affect decision making?
- In what ways does truth shape perception?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be ambiguous; goodness alone may not direct will.
