Certain Quote by Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling
“There is in every man a certain feeling that he has been what he is from all eternity, and by no means become such in time.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Ideas for Systematic Theology, 1802
Humans feel an eternal identity that predates their lived experience, yet they never fully become that timeless self.
In simple terms: We sense an eternal self we never fully become.
Key Takeaway
Accept the mystery of your timeless nature.
Themes
identity
existence
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
eternal self
ontological tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this sense of timelessness influence your choices?
- Can you reconcile this feeling with change?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be romanticized and not empirically verifiable.
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