Compassion Quote by Leo Tolstoy
““The higher a man’s conception of God, the better will he know Him. And the better he knows God, the nearer will he draw to Him, imitating His goodness, His mercy, and His love of man.””
About This Quote
Source Book: War and Peace, 1869
A lofty view of God leads to deeper understanding and closer imitation of divine virtues like mercy and love.
In simple terms: Seeing God as great improves knowledge and moral imitation.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher spiritual insight.
Themes
faith
morality
spiritual growth
divine imitation
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a higher conception of God mean to you?
- How can you practice divine love daily?
A Different Perspective
Higher concept may be abstract and hard to attain for many.
