Cutting Quote by Karen Armstrong
“If we try to hold on to our partial glimpses of the divine, we cut it down to our own size and close our minds. Like it or nor, our human experience of anything or anybody is always incomplete: there is usually something that eludes us, some portion of experience that evades our grasp.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Great Spiritual Journey, 2015
Trying to confine the divine to our limited view limits understanding and closes minds.
In simple terms: Limiting the divine narrows perception.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery and broaden perspective.
Themes
spirituality
humility
knowledge
mindset
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- creative exploration
- education
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
cognitive bias
open‑mindedness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “partial glimpse” mean to you?
- How can we stay open to the unknown?
A Different Perspective
Human minds may never fully grasp the divine.
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