Heart Quote by Michelangelo
“Heaven-born, the soul a heavenward course must hold; beyond the world she soars; the wise man, I affirm, can find no rest in that which perishes, nor will he lend his heart to ought that doth time depend”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (attributed to Michelangelo)
The soul seeks a higher, eternal direction, while the wise avoid attachment to fleeting, temporal things.
In simple terms: Seek higher purpose, avoid temporary attachments.
Key Takeaway
Pursue lasting values over fleeting desires.
Themes
spirituality
wisdom
transcendence
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- philosophical reflection
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
eternity
impermanence
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to find rest beyond the material world?
- How can one balance worldly duties with spiritual aspirations?
![“As far as this life is concerned, [Jesus] was born of Mary and of Elohim; he came here as an offspring of that Holy Man who is literally our Father in heaven. He was born in mortality in the literal and full sense as the Son of God. He is the Son of his father in the same sense that all morals are…” quote by Bruce R. McConkie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/039/bruce-r-mcconkie-10372_born_as-far-as-this-life-is-concerned-jesus-w_2050967.jpg)
