Bears Quote by Nicholas of Cusa
“Time is to eternity as an image is to its exemplar, and those things which are temporal bear a resemblance to those things which are eternal.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: De Docta Ignorantia, 1440
Temporal things reflect eternal truths, showing a parallel between fleeting images and their perfect forms.
In simple terms: Temporary mirrors eternal.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper patterns beyond appearances.
Themes
philosophy
metaphysics
eternity
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- scientific modeling
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Platonism
analogy
time
Questions to Reflect On
- What fleeting experience reveals a lasting principle?
- How do we discern true forms?
A Different Perspective
Eternal concepts may be unknowable.
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