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Brightness Quote by John Milton

“The very essence of truth is plainness and brightness; the darkness and crookedness is our own. The wisdom of God created understanding, fit and proportionable to truth, the object and end of it, as the eye to the thing visible. If our understanding have a film of ignorance over it, or be blear…” quote by John Milton
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“The very essence of truth is plainness and brightness; the darkness and crookedness is our own. The wisdom of God created understanding, fit and proportionable to truth, the object and end of it, as the eye to the thing visible. If our understanding have a film of ignorance over it, or be blear with gazing on other false glitterings, what is that to truth?”

John Milton

About This Quote

Truth is clear and bright, while ignorance and false allure obscure it; understanding aligns with divine wisdom.

In simple terms: Truth is clear; ignorance clouds it.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity over illusion.

Themes

philosophy spirituality knowledge truth

Mood

inquisitive reflective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • ethical decisions
  • philosophical study

Key Concepts

divine wisdom perception clarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we recognize false glitter?
  • What practices reveal truth?
A Different Perspective

Human perception is limited and can be misled.

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