Admiration Quote by John Milton
“From Man or Angel the great Architect Did wisely to conceal, and not divulge, His secrets, to be scanned by them who ought Rather admire. Or, if they list to try Conjecture, he his fabric of the Heavens Hath left to their disputes - perhaps to move His laughter at their quaint opinions wide Hereafter, when they come to model Heaven And calculate the stars: how they will wield The mighty frame: how build, unbuild, contrive To save appearances; how gird the Sphere With Centric and Eccentric scribbled o'er, Cycle and Epicycle, Orb in Orb.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667
The divine architect hides cosmic truths, urging humility and caution in human speculation.
In simple terms: God keeps secrets, humans should be humble.
Key Takeaway
Respect mystery, avoid overconfidence.
Themes
humility
knowledge
science
theology
Mood
thoughtful
reverent
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- astronomy
- philosophical debate
- theological study
Key Concepts
cosmology
epistemology
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should we accept in understanding the universe?
- How does humility affect scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Human speculation can misinterpret divine design.
