Body Quote by Nicolas Malebranche
“As our bodies live upon the earth and find sustenance in the fruits which it produces, so our minds feed on the same truths as the intelligible and immutable substance of the divine Word contains.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: The Search After Truth, 1675
Physical nourishment and intellectual truth are both derived from the same divine source.
In simple terms: Body and mind share a divine source.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in nature.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
unity
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- education
- personal reflection
- nature walks
- null
Key Concepts
theology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing a shared source affect our values?
- What practices connect body and mind?
A Different Perspective
Divine source may be interpreted differently across cultures.
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