Character Quote by Leland Ryken
““The end of learning, he said, 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” by acquiring “true virtue” (Hughes 631). This reinforces and expands Sidney’s point that the end of learning is virtuous action.””
About This Quote
Learning aims to restore humanity's original relationship with the divine, achieving true virtue through knowledge of God and emulating His character.
In simple terms: Restoring divine knowledge leads to virtuous living.
Key Takeaway
Virtue stems from divine understanding.
Themes
theology
education
virtue ethics
human nature
spiritual restoration
Mood
reverent
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- theological study
- personal spiritual formation
- religious education
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
knowledge of God
imitation of divine character
moral action
Practical Applications
- faith formation curricula
- moral philosophy teaching
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowledge of the divine shape moral behavior?
- What practices help translate theological insight into daily virtue?
