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Able Quote by George C. Lorimer

“The human mind may know God, and learn of God, though it has no terms by which to explain Him; it may think of Him as Absolute, as Infinite, as Personal, while it may never in this life be able to fathom the full meaning of these sublime ideas.” quote by George C. Lorimer
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“The human mind may know God, and learn of God, though it has no terms by which to explain Him; it may think of Him as Absolute, as Infinite, as Personal, while it may never in this life be able to fathom the full meaning of these sublime ideas.”

George C. Lorimer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Mind and the Soul, George C. Lorimer, 1905

The mind can grasp concepts of God but lacks language to fully describe or comprehend the divine absolute.

In simple terms: We can sense God but cannot fully explain Him.

Key Takeaway

Accept mystery while seeking understanding.

Themes

spirituality knowledge humility

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • theological study
  • interfaith dialogue
  • philosophical inquiry

Key Concepts

theology epistemology ineffability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile belief with the limits of language?
  • What practices help you approach the ineffable?
A Different Perspective

Human language may never capture the totality of the divine.

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