Affection Quote by Mary Astell
“The Soul debases her self, when she sets her affections on any thing but her creator.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, 1694
Spiritual devotion requires focusing love solely on the divine, not on worldly attachments.
In simple terms: Love only God, not things.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate pure devotion.
Themes
faith
spirituality
purity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Prayer
- meditation
- service
- charity
Key Concepts
Theology
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hinder your spiritual focus?
- How can you redirect love to the divine?
A Different Perspective
Human emotions can distract from devotion.
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