All things Quote by Lactantius
“There is no one, who possesses intelligence and uses reflection, who does not understand that it is one Being who both created all things and governs them with the same energy by which He created them.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Divine Institutes, early 4th century
Intelligence and reflection reveal that a single divine being created and governs all things with the same energy.
In simple terms: Reflection shows one creator behind everything.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding through contemplation.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
unity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study of scripture
- philosophical debate
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
theology
cosmology
reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “one Being” mean to you?
- How does reflection change your view of creation?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across religions.
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