Ancient rome Quote by Horace
““Ut haec ipsa qui non sentiat deorum vim habere is nihil omnino sensurus esse videatur." If any man cannot feel the power of God when he looks upon the stars, then I doubt whether he is capable of any feeling at all.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Odes, Book I, 23
If one cannot sense divine power in nature, they lack true feeling and perception.
In simple terms: Feeling God in nature shows true perception.
Seek wonder in the cosmos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- meditation
- philosophical reflection
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature inspire spiritual insight?
- Can rational thought replace awe?
Not everyone connects with the divine through nature.