Parenting Quote by Frederick Rolfe
““Shall I tell you the difference between our Holy Father and ourselves? We see things from a single view-point. He sees things from several. We decide that the thing is as we see it. But He has seen it otherwise, and He presents it as a more or less complete coaction of its qualities. See this sapphire. Well, you see the face of it: underneath, if I take it off my finger, there are a number of facets to be seen and a number more which are hidden by the gold of the setting. Now my meaning is that our Holy Father has seen all the facets as well as the table of the sapphire, or the thing. Consequently He knows a great deal more about the sapphire, or the thing, than we do. You must have noted that in Him. You must have noted how that every now and then, when He deigns to explain, He makes mysteries appear most wonderfully lucid.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Holy Father and the Facets of Truth”, 1905
Divine perspective sees all aspects, unlike limited human view.
In simple terms: God sees everything fully.
Key Takeaway
Seek broader understanding.
Themes
spirituality
perspective
knowledge
humility
wisdom
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Theology study
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Omniscience
subjectivity
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What facets are you missing?
- How can humility expand insight?
A Different Perspective
Human perception is inherently partial.
