Always Quote by Isaac Newton
“God is the same God, always and everywhere. He is omnipresent not virtually only, but also substantially, for virtue cannot subsist without substance.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Principia, 1687
God is constant and present in all places, both in essence and in reality, because moral qualities need a material basis.
In simple terms: God is everywhere and truly present, not just in idea.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity of spiritual and material reality.
Themes
theity
metaphysics
ethics
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theology discussions
- philosophical debates
- ethical reasoning
- scientific reflections
Key Concepts
Omnipresence
substance theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does material substance support moral virtue?
- Can divine presence be experienced beyond intellectual belief?
A Different Perspective
May overlook symbolic or metaphorical interpretations of divine presence.
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