Absolutes Quote by Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire
“There exists an infinite, eternal Being, subsisting of himself, who is one without being alone; for he finds in his own essence relations whence, with the necessary movement of his life, results the absolute plenitude of his perfection and his happiness. A Being unique and complete, God suffices to himself.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Philosophy of God, Lacordaire, 1865
God is a self‑sufficient, complete being whose essence alone fulfills all perfection and happiness.
In simple terms: God alone is complete and fulfills itself.
Key Takeaway
Recognize self‑sufficiency in the divine.
Themes
theology
metaphysics
existence
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study
- existential crisis
Key Concepts
self‑sufficiency
perfection
eternal being
Questions to Reflect On
- What does self‑sufficiency mean for you?
- How does this view affect your search for meaning?
A Different Perspective
Concept may be abstract for practical life.
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