--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Shall I tell you the difference between…" description: "\"“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 ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/901/frederick-rolfe-43109_parenting_shall-i-tell-you-the-difference-between_3184689.jpg" --- # Shall I tell you the difference between our Holy Father… ![“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…” quote by Frederick Rolfe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/901/frederick-rolfe-43109_parenting_shall-i-tell-you-the-difference-between_3184689.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/901/frederick-rolfe-43109_parenting_shall-i-tell-you-the-difference-between_3184689.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/901/frederick-rolfe-43109_parenting_shall-i-tell-you-the-difference-between_3184689.jpg) > ““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.”” [Frederick Rolfe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/frederick-rolfe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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