Divine Quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick
“Divinity is not something supernatural that ever and again invades the natural order in a crashing miracle. Divinity is not in some remote heaven, seated on a throne. Divinity is love. . . . Wherever goodness, beauty, truth, love, are-there is the divine.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Divinity and the Human Spirit", 1935
Divinity is not a distant supernatural force but the presence of love, goodness, beauty, and truth wherever they exist.
In simple terms: Divinity is love and goodness found in the world.
Key Takeaway
Seek and embody love, beauty, truth, and goodness.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
humanism
love
beauty
truth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community building
- artistic creation
- social justice
Key Concepts
divine presence
human potential
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily actions reflect divine love?
- How do we recognize beauty in adversity?
A Different Perspective
Critics argue this view may overlook transcendent experiences beyond human perception.
