Ends Quote by John Milton
“The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Human redemption involves restoring divine knowledge, leading to love, imitation, and perfection through faith and grace.
In simple terms: Knowing God restores virtue and leads to divine imitation.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual growth through knowledge and faith.
Themes
redemption
faith
virtue
imitation
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- theological study
- ethical living
- community worship
Key Concepts
Divine knowledge
grace
spiritual perfection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowledge of the divine shape moral behavior?
- What role does grace play in personal transformation?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve perfection without divine assistance.
