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“Thou art merciful; when all my endeavour is turned toward Thee because all Thy endeavour is turned toward me; when I look unto Thee alone with all my attention, nor ever turn aside the eyes of my mind, because Thou dost enfold me with Thy constant regard; when I direct my love toward Thee alone…” quote by Nicholas of Cusa
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“Thou art merciful; when all my endeavour is turned toward Thee because all Thy endeavour is turned toward me; when I look unto Thee alone with all my attention, nor ever turn aside the eyes of my mind, because Thou dost enfold me with Thy constant regard; when I direct my love toward Thee alone because Thou, who art Love's self, hast turned Thee toward me alone. And what, Lord, is my life, save that embrace wherein Thy delightsome sweetness doth so lovingly enfold me?”

Nicholas of Cusa

About This Quote

Source Treat: De Docta Ignorantia, 1440

Divine love is experienced when all thoughts focus solely on God, who reciprocates with constant care and affection.

In simple terms: Focusing on God brings mutual love and care.

Key Takeaway

Seek constant divine focus.

Themes

faith love spirituality

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

devotional spiritual

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • personal worship
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology contemplation reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you keep your thoughts centered on the divine?
  • What practices help maintain unwavering attention?
A Different Perspective

Human minds often wander, making sustained focus difficult.

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