Clock Quote by Nicholas of Cusa
“For reason's measurements, which attain unto temporal things, do not attain unto things that are free from time-just as hearing does not attain unto whatever is not-audible, even though these things exist and are unattainable by hearing.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Docta Ignorantia, 1440
Human reason cannot grasp the infinite or timeless; some truths lie beyond sensory perception.
In simple terms: Reason has limits with the infinite.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some knowledge is beyond rational reach.
Themes
philosophy
epistemology
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- theological study
- philosophical inquiry
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
limits of reason
ineffability
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance reason and mystery?
- What role does faith play in understanding?
A Different Perspective
Critics say this may discourage inquiry.
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