Nature Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““On earth, here on this earth, there is no truth, all is false and evil; but in the universe, in the whole universe there is a kingdom of truth, and we who are now the children of earth are—eternally—children of the whole universe. Don’t I feel in my soul that I am part of this vast harmonious whole? Don’t I feel that I form one link, one step, between the lower and higher beings, in this vast harmonious multitude of beings in whom the Deity—the Supreme Power if you prefer the term—is manifest? If I see, clearly see, that ladder leading from plant to man, why should i suppose it breaks off at me and does not go father and father? I feel that I cannot vanish, since nothing vanishes in this world, but that I shall always exist and always have existed. I feel that beyond me and above me there are spirits, and that in this world there is truth””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown (philosophical reflection), 19th century
The speaker sees Earth as flawed but the universe as a harmonious truth, feeling part of a larger cosmic order and eternal existence.
In simple terms: Earth is flawed, the universe is true and connected.
Key Takeaway
Recognize your place in the cosmos.
Themes
spirituality
existence
unity
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation on existence
- philosophical discourse
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
cosmic order
eternal self
hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel part of a larger whole?
- How does this view affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Human perspective may be limited by earthly experience.
