Access Quote by Maximus the Confessor
“When our intellect has shaken off its many opinions about created things, then the inner principle of truth appears clearly to it, providing it with a foundation of real knowledge and removing its former preconceptions as though removing scales from eyes, as happened in the case of St. Paul (cf. Acts 9:18). For an understanding of Scripture that does not go beyond the literal meaning, and a view of the sensible world that relies exclusively on sense perception, are indeed scales, blinding the soul's visionary faculty and preventing access to the pure Logos of truth.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Interpretation of Scripture, 7th century
When intellectual bias is removed, truth becomes evident, freeing the mind from misconceptions like scales over the eyes.
In simple terms: Removing bias reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek clarity by shedding preconceptions.
Themes
knowledge
truth
philosophy
spirituality
perception
Mood
contemplative
serene
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal meditation
- theological debate
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
epistemology
inner vision
scriptural exegesis
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases cloud your understanding?
- How can you “remove the scales” in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human minds often cling to familiar ideas, making true insight difficult.
![“We believe in all truth, no matter to what subject it may refer. No sect or religious denomination [or, I may say, no searcher of truth] in the world possesses a single principle of truth that we do not accept or that we will reject. We are willing to receive all truth, from whatever source it may…” quote by Joseph F. Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/joseph-f-smith-31813_inspirational_we-believe-in-all-truth-no-matter-to-wha_577763.jpg)
![“The principles of the Gospel never become stale, nor trite, [nor] threadbare. No matter how often we may hear a principle of truth dwelt upon, if the Spirit of God accompany the remarks that are made, it seems new, and sweet, and interesting, and not in the least wearisome. [CD2:89]” quote by George Q. Cannon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/945/george-q-cannon-20238_religion_the-principles-of-the-gospel-never-becom_1776271.jpg)
