Able Quote by Mortimer Adler
“Angels are able to know and understand better than the human intellect can, precisely because such knowledge and understanding comes to them by way of ideas infused in them by God…”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Paideia Proposal by Mortimer Adler, 1982
Human intellect is limited; divine ideas supplement it, granting deeper insight.
In simple terms: God‑infused ideas expand understanding beyond human reason.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine inspiration for deeper knowledge.
Themes
theity
knowledge
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Academic study
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Divine inspiration
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one discern divine ideas from personal bias?
- What role does faith play in intellectual growth?
A Different Perspective
Relies on belief in divine intervention, which may not be universally accepted.
